be in line for
US /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
UK /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
1.
estar en línea para, ser candidato a
to be likely to receive something, such as a promotion, an award, or a punishment
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After all his hard work, he's definitely in line for a promotion.
Después de todo su arduo trabajo, definitivamente está en línea para un ascenso.
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If you keep breaking the rules, you'll be in line for a serious punishment.
Si sigues rompiendo las reglas, estarás en línea para un castigo serio.