Get into hot water
verb phrase
To encounter trouble; incite hostility to oneself: which reportedly got van Zuylen into hot water with the designer (1848+)
see: hot water
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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 […]
- 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 ]
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- 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.