Be into somebody for something
verb
To owe someone a specific amount of money or a favor.
After lending her money multiple times, I realized she was into me for a lot of money.
Often appears as...
- be into somebody for money
- be into somebody for a favor
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To be having an interest in someone romantically or sexually.
I think he is into her for her personality, not only for her looks.
Often appears as...
- be into somebody for their looks
- be into somebody for their personality
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To owe someone a specific amount of money or a favor.
After lending her money multiple times, I realized she was into me for a lot of money.
Often appears as...
- be into somebody for money
- be into somebody for a favor
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To be having an interest in someone romantically or sexually.
I think he is into her for her personality, not only for her looks.
Often appears as...
- be into somebody for their looks
- be into somebody for their personality
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and often used among friends or acquaintances, not in formal situations.
After the poker night, John was into me for fifty bucks.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Debt
It can imply a non-monetary debt, such as owed gratitude or help.
Since you helped me move, I'm into you for a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendship Dynamics
It may reflect trust or closeness, being comfortable owing each other things.
She's into me for some advice after all the times she's helped me.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and often used among friends or acquaintances, not in formal situations.
After the poker night, John was into me for fifty bucks.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Debt
It can imply a non-monetary debt, such as owed gratitude or help.
Since you helped me move, I'm into you for a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendship Dynamics
It may reflect trust or closeness, being comfortable owing each other things.
She's into me for some advice after all the times she's helped me.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and often used among friends or acquaintances, not in formal situations.
After the poker night, John was into me for fifty bucks.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Debt
It can imply a non-monetary debt, such as owed gratitude or help.
Since you helped me move, I'm into you for a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendship Dynamics
It may reflect trust or closeness, being comfortable owing each other things.
She's into me for some advice after all the times she's helped me.
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