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fit in with

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to be similar to or match other things or people in a group so that you belong there.

phr. v.. to be socially compatible with a group or to be consistent with a set of plans, ideas, or circumstances.


SIMPLE

He tries hard to fit in with his new colleagues.

CONTEXTUAL

The new sofa doesn't really fit in with the rest of the furniture in the living room.

COMPLEX

The proposed legislative changes do not fit in with the government's long-term strategy for economic recovery and social stability.

Particles
in with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
fit + in + with + object
Usage

usually followed by a group of people, a style, or a pre-existing plan.

Teaching tip

contrast with the intransitive 'fit in' (to belong); adding 'with' allows the speaker to specify the exact group or environment being matched.

Pitfall

She fits in to the group.She fits in with the group.while 'fit into' is used for physical spaces or categories, 'fit in with' is the standard phrasal verb for social or conceptual harmony.

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