be in line for

US /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
UK /bi ɪn laɪn fɔr/
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會得到, 面臨, 有望獲得

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.
經過他所有的努力工作,他肯定會得到晉升。
If you keep breaking the rules, you'll be in line for a serious punishment.
如果你繼續違反規則,你將面臨嚴厲的懲罰。