Be/get in on the act
phrase
To become involved in an activity, especially to gain advantage.
When Helen saw her coworkers laughing and talking, she wanted to get in on the act.
Often appears as...
- want to get in on the act
- trying to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To involve oneself in a profitable situation in imitation of others.
When the market started booming, many investors wanted to be in on the act.
Often appears as...
- want to be in on the act
- looking to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To involve oneself in something, especially in order to share in its success.
When Mark noticed his friends were making money from selling custom printed t-shirts, he decided to get in on the act.
Often appears as...
- decide to be in on the act
- looking to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become involved in an activity, especially to gain advantage.
When Helen saw her coworkers laughing and talking, she wanted to get in on the act.
Often appears as...
- want to get in on the act
- trying to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To involve oneself in a profitable situation in imitation of others.
When the market started booming, many investors wanted to be in on the act.
Often appears as...
- want to be in on the act
- looking to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To involve oneself in something, especially in order to share in its success.
When Mark noticed his friends were making money from selling custom printed t-shirts, he decided to get in on the act.
Often appears as...
- decide to be in on the act
- looking to get in on the act
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Social Inclusion
Use this phrase to express a desire to join others in a fun or interesting activity.
Seeing everyone at the escape room, I had to be in on the act.
Pro Tip 2/2Feeling Left Out
It's often used when someone feels excluded and wants to be part of the group.
The kids were playing tag in the park, and the little one wanted to get in on the act, too.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Inclusion
Use this phrase to express a desire to join others in a fun or interesting activity.
Seeing everyone at the escape room, I had to be in on the act.
Pro Tip 2/2Feeling Left Out
It's often used when someone feels excluded and wants to be part of the group.
The kids were playing tag in the park, and the little one wanted to get in on the act, too.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Inclusion
Use this phrase to express a desire to join others in a fun or interesting activity.
Seeing everyone at the escape room, I had to be in on the act.
Pro Tip 2/2Feeling Left Out
It's often used when someone feels excluded and wants to be part of the group.
The kids were playing tag in the park, and the little one wanted to get in on the act, too.
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