To be in store for

[Mr.Lucky_One]

What does "to be in store for" mean?

 

[Gillnetter]

What does "to be in store for" mean?

Something that will occur in the future. If you, for example, rob a bank, a term in prison may be in store for you.

 

[SlickVic9000]

(Not a Teacher)

It means you've got something coming to you. It's usually nothing good, though that's not always the case.

 

[Mr.Lucky_One]

Is "to be in store for" the same as "await"?
Gillnetter, so can I say "a term in prison may await you" instead of "a term in prison may be in store for you" in your example?

 

[SlickVic9000]

Is "to be in store for" the same as "await"?
Gillnetter, so can I say "a term in prison may await you" instead of "a term in prison may be in store for you" in your example?

I reckon you could.

 

[Mr.Lucky_One]

Thanks for help