have in store

have (something) in store (for one)

To have something awaiting (one) or prepared (for one). The future has plenty in store—try not to worry about it too much. We have a lot of fun activities in store for the kids at camp this summer.

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have something in store (for someone)

Fig. to have something planned for one's future. Tom has a large inheritance in store for him when his uncle dies. I wish I had something like that in store.

See also: have, store

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