# get into sth

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/get-into-sth
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to become interested in an activity or subject and start doing it often.

For teachers: to develop a strong interest or involvement in a particular activity, hobby, or field of study; often implies a transition from casual awareness to active participation.

## Examples

- I really want to get into photography this year.
- She started to get into yoga after her doctor suggested it for her back pain.
- While many students initially struggle with the abstract concepts, most eventually get into the subject once they see its practical applications in the real world.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I got into for playing chess." but "I got into playing chess." — the verb 'get into' is followed directly by the object or gerund without an extra preposition like 'for'.

## Usage notes

- usually followed by a noun or a gerund representing a hobby, sport, or genre.
- Teaching tip: distinguish this from the literal sense of entering a vehicle or building; this figurative sense focuses on the beginning of a new habit or passion.

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