A countdown prior to exerting some effort, such as launching a burden or running a race.

(India) in name only

(cricket) Having batted no hits for the entire game.

present participle of have it in for

simple past tense and past participle of have it in for

To have many advantages.

(informal) to create a situation that is difficult to get out of.

Because of

To an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.

to do something that should have been done earlier but was not, especially when done with energy or enthusiasm.