| 词组 | let in for |
| 释义 | Phr V let in for lets, letting, let let sb in for sth slightly informal to cause someone to do or become involved in a difficult or unpleasant activityoften reflexiveDo you know how much work you're letting yourself in for by doing this exam?A lot of people agreed to take part in the project without knowing exactly what they had let themselves in for. let yourself in for sth informal to become involved in something that may be difficult or cause you problems: Tracy's thrilled that she's pregnant - she doesn't know what she's letting herself in for! Hutton joined the Tigers in June, but he must have wondered what he'd let himself in for when they lost the first three matches. let (someone or oneself) in forTo involve someone or oneself in something, especially that which proves to be more intimidating, demanding, or overwhelming than one was expecting. I hope you know what you're letting yourself in for with this case—it's going to drag your reputation through the mud for a while. Just what have you let me in for, Tom? I said I wanted to earn a little bit more money, not get involved with the Mafia! let someone in for somethingto cause someone to be involved in something, usually something unpleasant. Fred had no idea what his brother had let him in for when he agreed to take his place in the race. Jack didn't know what he was letting himself in for when he married that dreadful woman. |
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