come in for something—
1. gain smth. after a person’s death:
- Harry came in for a large share of his father’s fortune.
2. be the object of praise, criticism, etc:
- The eldest sister always came in for much of the blame.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase come in on something—take part in some activity; share in smth.:
- The lines of authority aren’t clearly drawn. The state detectives usually come in on murders.
go in for something—
1. have smth. as one’s chosen career or pastime:
- I thought he only went in for music and tennis.
2. (of a competition, etc.) enter as a contestant:
- I’d like to go in for a more advanced examination if I can.
3. indulge in smth.:
- Beauty salon hair dressers and cosmeticians expect women to go in for fancier coiffures.