get in on
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Meaning · English
To gain participation in an activity, especially an attractive one.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Mr. Stetzle sighed. "Gee, I wish I could get in on something like that. Running a chopmill is a mighty slow way to get rich."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get in on” mean?
To gain participation in an activity, especially an attractive one.
Is “get in on” formal or informal?
get in on is generally informal.