Phrasal verb
get in with
Definition
phrasal verb. to become friendly with a person or group, usually because you think they are important or can help you.
phrasal verb. to establish a friendly relationship with a specific person or social group, often with the pragmatic goal of gaining influence or social advantage.
Examples
“He is trying to get in with the popular crowd.”
“She managed to get in with the management team early in her career, which helped her get promoted quickly.”
“Ambitious young associates often attempt to get in with the senior partners by volunteering for the most demanding and high-profile cases.”
Examples
simple
“He is trying to get in with the popular crowd.”
contextual
“She managed to get in with the management team early in her career, which helped her get promoted quickly.”
complex
“Ambitious young associates often attempt to get in with the senior partners by volunteering for the most demanding and high-profile cases.”
Usage
usually followed by a group of people or an influential individual.
Teaching tip
point out the social calculation often implied here; it is not just 'making friends' but often involves a level of networking or social climbing.
Pitfall
He got in the group.
He got in with the group.
the preposition 'with' is essential to indicate the relationship; 'get in' alone usually refers to physical entry or acceptance into a school.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + in + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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