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get amongst it

idiom
Meaning

To throw oneself into doing something, especially a leisure activity or something physical.


Examples
SIMPLE

The music is great, so let's get amongst it on the dance floor.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival is finally starting, so grab your friends and get amongst it before the crowd gets too big.

COMPLEX

Rather than observing the festivities from the periphery, he decided to immerse himself in the culture and truly get amongst it.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated April 17, 2026