in store (for) — planned or prepared for someone in the future
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: planned or prepared for someone in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn stɔːr/
Korean meaning: ~를 위해 준비된, 기다리고 있는
Korean pronunciation: 인 **스토**어
Example Sentences
- I wonder what surprises my birthday party has in store for me.
- The final exam has some tough questions in store for unprepared students.
- Nobody knew what adventures the camping trip had in store.
in store (for)
PREPOSITION//ɪn stɔːr//
planned or prepared for someone in the future
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A huge surprise party is in store for him when he opens the door.

Leave behind what came before, explore what's in store to explore!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
말 그대로 '가게 안에 있다'는 의미에서 '준비되어 있다, 저장되어 있다'는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다. 마치 상점에 상품이 미리 준비되어 있듯이, 미래에 일어날 일이 준비되어 기다리고 있다는 의미로 사용됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I wonder what surprises my birthday party has in store for me.”
“The final exam has some tough questions in store for unprepared students.”
“Nobody knew what adventures the camping trip had in store.”
“My mom's cooking always has delicious surprises in store.”
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