in store

in store
adjective
in readiness; awaiting (Freq. 1)
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gave us a hint of the excitement that was in store for us

• Similar to: ↑future

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I. adverb (or adjective)
: at or from the point where stored with subsequent storage and shipping costs to be paid by the buyer

goods sold in store

payment to be made in store

— compare ex store, free on board
II. phrasal
1. : in a state of accumulation : in readiness : in preparation

a faint promise of the excitement we had been told was in store for us — T.C.Roughley

benefits which the activities of human intelligence may have in store for us — H.A.Kramers

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in store
1. In hoard for future use, ready for supply
2. In reserve, awaiting, imminent (in-store adjective within a shop or store)
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Main Entry: ↑store

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1) in a safe place while not being used or displayed

items held in store

2) coming in the future; about to happen

he did not yet know what lay in store for him

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: in a state of being ready or prepared to happen or be done

We have a big surprise in store [=ready, prepared] for you.

— used to talk about what will happen to someone in the future

I wonder what the future holds in store for us. = I wonder what lies in store for us in the future. [=I wonder what will happen to us in the future]

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Main Entry: ↑store

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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