Let in for

phrase

To involve someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

If you volunteer for this mission, you don't know what you're letting yourself in for.
Visual representation of "let in for" - To involve someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Often appears as...

  • let oneself in for trouble
  • let him in for criticism

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To involve someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

If you volunteer for this mission, you don't know what you're letting yourself in for.
Visual representation of "let in for" - To involve someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Often appears as...

  • let oneself in for trouble
  • let him in for criticism

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "let in for"
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Unexpected Outcome

Indicates entering into a situation with unforeseen consequences or challenges that weren't initially apparent.

Illustration for Unexpected Outcome
I didn't expect so much work when I agreed to help; I really let myself in for it.
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Colloquial Usage

Common in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, he let himself in for an evening of tedious anecdotes.
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Personal Responsibility

Often reflects a personal choice that leads to unexpected difficulties.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She let herself in for a world of trouble when she chose to foster four puppies.
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Unexpected Outcome

Indicates entering into a situation with unforeseen consequences or challenges that weren't initially apparent.

Illustration for Unexpected Outcome
I didn't expect so much work when I agreed to help; I really let myself in for it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Usage

Common in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, he let himself in for an evening of tedious anecdotes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

Often reflects a personal choice that leads to unexpected difficulties.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She let herself in for a world of trouble when she chose to foster four puppies.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unexpected Outcome

Indicates entering into a situation with unforeseen consequences or challenges that weren't initially apparent.

Illustration for Unexpected Outcome
I didn't expect so much work when I agreed to help; I really let myself in for it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Usage

Common in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, he let himself in for an evening of tedious anecdotes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

Often reflects a personal choice that leads to unexpected difficulties.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She let herself in for a world of trouble when she chose to foster four puppies.
Visual representation of the word "Let in for"

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