enter into the spirit (of something)

To show one's interest in enjoying a social event by actively participating in its activities, dressing appropriately, etc. I specifically wore red and green to enter into the spirit of Christmas. Come on, dance with us! Enter into the spirit! A: "What's up with Nick?" B: "He just broke up with his girlfriend. Good luck getting him to enter into the spirit of celebrating!"

enter into the spirit

join wholeheartedly in an event.

1994 Jonathan Coe What a Carve Up! His sarcasm was mischievous rather than icy, so I tried to enter into the spirit.

get/enter into the ˈspirit of something

take part in an activity or event with enthusiasm: Every year he gets into the spirit of Christmas by decorating his whole house with coloured lights. ♢ The party went well because everyone entered into the spirit of things.

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