come in for
C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
to get something from other people, often comments or treatment
Literal meaning: to enter in order to receive something
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
to receive criticism, praise, or some other reaction
"The company came in for heavy criticism after the data leak."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Most common in journalism and formal writing. Frequently used with criticism, attack, praise, and scrutiny.
Commonly used with
criticism praise attack scrutiny pressure attention
Forms
Base
come in for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes in for
he/she/it
Past simple
came in for
yesterday
Past participle
come in for
have + pp
-ing form
coming in for
continuous
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Synonyms
receive be subjected to attract draw face
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