get into the act

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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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April 19, 2024tortuous

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get into one's head get into the swing of things

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