be in line for
US /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
UK /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
1.
〜するだろう, 〜を受けるだろう
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.
彼の努力の甲斐あって、彼は間違いなく昇進するだろう。
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If you keep breaking the rules, you'll be in line for a serious punishment.
規則を破り続けると、厳しい罰を受けることになるだろう。