Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.
get in on the act — informal phrase to take part in an activity that someone else is doing, in order to gain some of the advantages for yourself First it was politicians; now a novelist has decided to get in on the act. Thesaurus: to take part, or to become… … Useful english dictionary
get in on the act — mainly UK (US get into the act) ► to take advantage of or become involved with something that someone else started: »There s always a debate in the machine room about the product, long before the marketing men and editors get in on the act. Main… … Financial and business terms
get\ in\ on\ the\ act — • get in on the act • get in on one s act v. phr. To do something because others are engaged in the same act; join others. John s business is succeeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on the act … Словарь американских идиом
get in on the act — If people want to get in on the act, they want to participate in something that is currently profitable or popular … The small dictionary of idiomes
get in on the act — ► get in on the act informal become involved in a particular activity to share its benefits. Main Entry: ↑act … English terms dictionary
get in on the act — informal to take part in an activity that someone else is doing, in order to gain some of the advantages for yourself First it was politicians; now a novelist has decided to get in on the act … English dictionary
get in on the act — to become involved in something successful that someone else has started so that you can become successful yourself. We ran a successful local delivery business until other local companies started trying to get in on the act … New idioms dictionary
get into the act — get in on or get into the act (informal) To start participating in something apparently profitable already taking place in order to share in the benefits • • • Main Entry: ↑act * * * get into the act (or get in on the act) : to start to… … Useful english dictionary
get in on the — or[one s act] {v. phr.} To do something because others are engaged in the same act; join others. * /John s business is succeeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on the act./ … Dictionary of American idioms
get in on the — or[one s act] {v. phr.} To do something because others are engaged in the same act; join others. * /John s business is succeeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on the act./ … Dictionary of American idioms
