What is another word for be in line for?
Pronunciation: [biː ɪn lˈa͡ɪn fɔː] (IPA) 
The phrase "be in line for" means to be next in line to receive something, or to be in a position to receive something soon. Some synonyms for this phrase include: be next to, be ahead of the pack, be next in queue, be on the waiting list, be on the receiving end, be poised for, be in the running for, be up for consideration, be a candidate for, be in contention for, and be a front-runner for. All of these phrases express the idea of being in a strong position to receive something soon or being the next in line to receive something, whether it be a promotion at work or a prize in a competition.
