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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase originated from the literal meaning 'in a shop or storehouse', referring to goods physically kept in a store. The meaning metaphorically extended to denote something 'prepared and ready' or 'reserved for future use', as merchandise is stockpiled in advance for customers.
Breakdown
in (inside, within) + store (shop, storehouse, supply of goods). The preposition 'in' combines with the noun 'store' to create an idiomatic expression suggesting something held in readiness or reserved for future occurrence.
🎵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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