1 C1 idiomatic formal
to receive criticism, praise, or some other reaction
"The company came in for heavy criticism after the data leak."
inseparable
come in for
C1 formal inseparable transitive
to receive something, especially criticism, praise, or treatment from others
In plain English
to get something from other people, often comments or treatment
What does "come in for" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to enter in order to receive something
Actually means
to get something from other people, often comments or treatment
Usage tip
Most common in journalism and formal writing. Frequently used with criticism, attack, praise, and scrutiny.
Words that pair with "come in for"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
criticism praise attack scrutiny pressure attention
How to conjugate "come in for"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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