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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 agent plans to get in the act and start negotiations. This expression alludes to inserting oneself into a performance. [Mid-1900s]

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bother, disturb, interject, interrupt, intrude, pester, pry

Nearby words

get in with, get into, get into bed with, get into hot water, get into one's head, get into the act, get into the swing of things, get into trouble, get involved, get it, get it on
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