get into

phrase

: to become strongly involved with or deeply interested in
got into gymnastics at an early age

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Following a decade in luxury bridal, Nicole + Felicia is getting into the eveningwear category. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The piece gets into such details as what Vrabel and one of his assistants had for dinner the night before the game and that the two discussed the exact game scenario that led to the decision to go for two. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 So let’s get into it… right after this break from our sponsors. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 A lot of people go to culinary school and get into food media or the restaurant industry that way. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get into

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of get into was in 1665

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get into one's stride
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“Get into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20into. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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