"In for a shock" nghĩa là gì?

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"In for a shock" -> nghĩa là chắc chắn sẽ nhận được/trải nghiệm kết quả xấu, khó chịu, không như ý.

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If you've waited on purchasing (mua) a Christmas tree, you may be in for a shock when you visit your usual spot (vị trí).

When Janice Torilli opened her quarterly (theo quý) water/sewer bill last week, she was in for a shock she could least afford at this time of year. The bill, reflecting water usage from June until Sept. 22, was $508, or $204 more than what she paid for the same period last year.

When the ambulance bill arrived from the city, he was in for a shock: He owed $1,976.92. And because it was out-of-network, his insurance (bảo hiểm) plan didn’t cover any of it. As Schwab tried to navigate the system, he said the bill was turned over to a collection agency.

LUKE MODRIC could be in for a shock return to Tottenham, according to reports. The Real Madrid midfielder, 35, is out of contract (hợp đồng) in the summer meaning he would be available for a free transfer at the end of the season.

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