be in line for

US /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
UK /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
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essere in lizza per, essere destinato 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.
Dopo tutto il suo duro lavoro, è sicuramente in lizza per una promozione.
If you keep breaking the rules, you'll be in line for a serious punishment.
Se continui a infrangere le regole, sarai in lizza per una punizione seria.