be in on the act

be in on the act

To become involved in someone else's successful activity or do something similar in order to achieve the same success. Jim makes a fortune by reviewing products in online videos. I wonder how I can be in on the act. The gaming console's revolutionary motion controls were a worldwide hit, so naturally every other company started to be in on the act. Everyone doubts you until you have success, then they all want to be in on the act.

See also: act, on

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be/get in on the ˈact

(informal) be/become involved in a particular activity only after it has become successful: Sales of ‘green’ products have increased dramatically and now a lot of manufacturers are trying to get in on the act.

See also: act, get, on

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be in on the act

To be included in an activity.

See also: act, on

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