In line for something

preposition

Likely to receive or achieve something.

If you keep working so hard, you might well be in line for a promotion.
Visual representation of "in line for something" - Likely to receive or achieve something

Often appears as...

  • in line for promotion
  • in line for a raise
preposition

Waiting your turn in a line or queue.

I was in line for tickets for the concert.
Visual representation of "in line for something" - Waiting your turn in a line or queue

Often appears as...

  • in line at the grocery store
  • in line at the post office
preposition

Likely to receive or achieve something.

If you keep working so hard, you might well be in line for a promotion.
Visual representation of "in line for something" - Likely to receive or achieve something

Often appears as...

  • in line for promotion
  • in line for a raise
preposition

Waiting your turn in a line or queue.

I was in line for tickets for the concert.
Visual representation of "in line for something" - Waiting your turn in a line or queue

Often appears as...

  • in line at the grocery store
  • in line at the post office
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Visual representation of "in line for something"
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Expectation of Reward

Used when someone might receive something due to their actions or situation.

Illustration for Expectation of Reward
She's in line for some recognition after all her volunteer work.
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Not Guaranteed

It indicates potential, not certainty, that you'll get something.

Illustration for Not Guaranteed
He's in line for a bonus, but it's not confirmed yet.
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Rank or Succession

Often related to a position obtained by rank or succession, like a royal title.

Illustration for Rank or Succession
The princess is next in line for the throne.
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Expectation of Reward

Used when someone might receive something due to their actions or situation.

Illustration for Expectation of Reward
She's in line for some recognition after all her volunteer work.
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Not Guaranteed

It indicates potential, not certainty, that you'll get something.

Illustration for Not Guaranteed
He's in line for a bonus, but it's not confirmed yet.
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Rank or Succession

Often related to a position obtained by rank or succession, like a royal title.

Illustration for Rank or Succession
The princess is next in line for the throne.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation of Reward

Used when someone might receive something due to their actions or situation.

Illustration for Expectation of Reward
She's in line for some recognition after all her volunteer work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Guaranteed

It indicates potential, not certainty, that you'll get something.

Illustration for Not Guaranteed
He's in line for a bonus, but it's not confirmed yet.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Rank or Succession

Often related to a position obtained by rank or succession, like a royal title.

Illustration for Rank or Succession
The princess is next in line for the throne.
Visual representation of the word "In line for something"

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