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get in on

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford Informal

phr. v.. to join an activity or a plan that other people are already doing, usually to get some benefit from it.

phr. v.. to become involved in an activity, project, or opportunity, typically one that is perceived as advantageous or profitable.


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.

Particles
in on
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + in + on + object
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.

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