1 B1 idiomatic informal
To become fully engaged, absorbed, or enthusiastic about an activity.
"Once the music started, everyone was really getting into it."
get into it
B1 informal intransitive
To become fully engaged or enthusiastic, or to start an argument or fight.
In plain English
To really enjoy or get absorbed in something, or to start arguing with someone.
What does "get into it" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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 tip
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.
Words that pair with "get into it"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
music song vibe dance him her them
How to conjugate "get into it"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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