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get into it

B1 informal intransitive
In simple words

To really enjoy or get absorbed in something, or to start arguing with someone.

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic informal

To become fully engaged, absorbed, or enthusiastic about an activity.

"Once the music started, everyone was really getting into it."

2 B2 idiomatic slang

To start an argument or physical fight with someone.

"He got into it with another driver over a parking space."

Usage notes

The two main senses are opposite in tone — one is positive (enthusiasm) and one is negative (confrontation). Context makes the meaning clear. Both are very colloquial.

Commonly used with

music song vibe dance him her them

Forms

Base
get into it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets into it
he/she/it
Past simple
got into it
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten into it
have + pp
-ing form
getting into it
continuous

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Synonyms

get absorbed in get enthusiastic about argue fight have it out engage fully

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