Get into the act
verb phrase
To join in; participate; esp to intrude where one is not wanted
[1940s+; popularized by Jimmy Durante’s lament, ”Everybody wants to get into the act”]
Also, get in the act. Become involved in some activity or venture, as in Everybody wants to get into the act on this offer, or I’m sure his agent plans to get in the act and start negotiations. This expression alludes to inserting oneself into a performance. [ Mid-1900s ]
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- Get into the swing of things
Become active, make progress. For example, She only started work last week, but she quickly got into the swing of things. [ Late 1800s ]
- Get into trouble
see: in trouble with
- Get in touch
see: in touch
- Get involved
Become associated, especially in an emotional or sexual way. For example, He joined the company last year but never really got involved in the work, or It’s been two years since Tom got involved with Jean.
- Get in with
Become involved or associated with, as in She got in with the right crowd, or These loans got me in deeper and deeper with the bank. [ Late 1600s ]