be in line for
be in line for
To be a likely recipient of something, such as a job or award. I'm pretty sure I'm in line for Connie's position once she retires. My daughter is a great student, so she's in line for many academic awards at graduation.
See also: line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be in line for something
COMMON If you are in line for something, it is likely to happen to you or you are likely to get it. Izzy's in line for a presenter's job. He had been at the paper for long enough to be in line for a lifetime achievement award.
See also: line, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- be in line for something
- be in the frame
- be in/out of the frame
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- be in it for
- be more than glad, ready, etc.