Phrasal verb
get in on
Definition
phrasal verb. to join an activity or a plan that other people are already doing, usually to get some benefit from it.
phrasal verb. to become involved in an activity, project, or opportunity, typically one that is perceived as advantageous or profitable.
Examples
“Everyone wants to get in on the new business deal.”
“When the neighbors heard about the community garden, they all asked how they could get in on the project.”
“Venture capitalists were eager to get in on the ground floor of the startup before its initial public offering drove share prices higher.”
Examples
simple
“Everyone wants to get in on the new business deal.”
contextual
“When the neighbors heard about the community garden, they all asked how they could get in on the project.”
complex
“Venture capitalists were eager to get in on the ground floor of the startup before its initial public offering drove share prices higher.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun phrase representing an opportunity, deal, or activity.
Teaching tip
the phrase often implies a sense of 'not wanting to miss out' on something good that others are already doing.
Pitfall
He wants to get in the action.
He wants to get in on the action.
the preposition 'on' is essential to indicate participation in an ongoing activity or opportunity.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in on
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + in + on + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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