manage

get in

1. To access or enter some place. No, I forgot my key, so I can't get in. You can get in the house through the back door. I usually leave it unlocked. Don't panic, I'm pretty sure we can get in through the basement.

2. To bring someone or something into some place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." There's a storm coming, so get all the kids in the school right away! We need to get the supplies in before it starts raining. How are we supposed to get all these cows back in the barn?

3. To arrive at some destination. What time does your plane get in? It's a long drive, so we won't get in until after midnight. If we don't hit much traffic, we should get in around 8:00.

4. To be admitted into a program or institution. She applied to some really good schools, but with her grades, I'm afraid she won't get in. I got in? Oh my gosh, I can't believe it—I really am going to Harvard! I don't know if you'll get in—you're up against some stiff competition for the study abroad program.

5. To use one's position or influence to cause someone to gain admittance to some organization or place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." I heard you were a member of that club. Do you think you could get me in? I work backstage, so I could probably get you in the concert for free, if you want. Your boyfriend's famous. Why can't he get us into the party?

6. To cause someone or something to fit into something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." I can't possibly get one more thing in my suitcase—you'll have to see if Mom has any room in hers. Let's see if we can get everyone in my van. I don't want to take two cars if we don't have to. Can we get one more person in this bed? I don't want to have to sleep on the floor!

7. To ensure that something, such as food, drink, or medicine, is ingested by or administered to someone or oneself. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." You'll need to get this antivenom in the patient as soon as possible. You look a bit pale. Here, get some of this food in you. How exactly do you expect me to get an antibiotic in? We're dealing with an ornery cat here!

8. To manage to do something within a specific time frame. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." I just need to get in another five minutes of sleep before the alarm goes off again. I would like to get in a few more reps before the end of my workout. I just feel better when I can get a workout in. I guess it's those endorphins.

9. To fit into a particular article of clothing. I'm having a hard time getting in this dress—can you zip it for me? I put on a little weight over the holidays, so hope I can still get in my jeans. Please, nobody with an ounce of fat can get in a bodycon dress like that.

10. To enter, reach, or attain a particular state or condition. I'm trying to get in shape for the wedding, but I hate going to the gym. I got in trouble for talking during class. Would you please be quiet? I'm trying to get in a calm state before I have to go out on stage.

11. To cause someone or something to enter a particular state or condition. We need to get the whole house in order before Grandma gets here. The news just got me in a bit of a bad mood. Thank you for getting these books in order—now patrons will be able to find them more easily.

12. To join or become knowledgeable about something. Usually followed by "on." We need to get in on Joe's latest money-making scheme! Once news of the gold rush started to spread, everyone in the country wanted to get in on it. Nobody cares about you when you're struggling, but everyone wants to get in on a success story.

13. To become involved with or accepted by someone. Usually followed by "with." Don't worry about getting in with the popular kids at school—just focus on your studies. I worry that she's been getting in with the wrong sorts of people lately. Don't get in with those losers—they'll tank your reputation.

See also: get

manage down

To supervise employees who are subordinate to one in a company hierarchy. When managing down, try not to micromanage your team. Giving them the freedom to make their own decisions will keep morale high.

See also: down, manage

manage up

To assume managerial duties or traits while dealing with someone higher up in a company hierarchy, typically as a means of facilitating a desired outcome or a better working relationship. A: "This woman is going to go public with her complaint, but my boss doesn't see the horrible optics of the situation." B: "It sounds like you need to manage up and make her understand the negative impact it could have on the company." Managing up isn't about doing your manager's job for them. It's about sharing some of the burdens that prevent them from managing as effectively as possible.

See also: manage, up

manage with (someone or something)

To be able to operate, function, or carry on adequately with a smaller amount of people or things than one had anticipated. Terry called in sick at the last minute, so I guess we'll have to manage with just three people tomorrow. Commercial airplanes are designed to be able to manage with a single engine if the other one fails.

See also: manage

manage without (someone or something)

To be able to operate, function, or carry on adequately without a particular person or thing. Look, it will be tough, but we've managed without a second income before, and we'll find a way to do it again. If that's your attitude, Jerry, then you can just leave. The team will manage just fine without you.

See also: manage, without

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get someone in(to) something

 

1. Lit. to manage to put someone into a confining area or into clothing. I couldn't get Billy into his boots!

2. Fig. to manage to get someone enrolled into a school, club, organization, class, etc.; to manage to get someone accepted into something. Somehow, we managed to get Jody into a fine private school. We got her in the group at last! Well, I managed to get myself into the class I wanted.

See also: get

get someone or something in(to) something

 and get someone or something in

to manage to fit someone or something into something. I will try to get you into the beginning of the line. The key is bent, but I think I can get it in. He struggled to get in the key.

See also: get

get something in(to) someone

to make something enter someone or something. Get that morphine into her before she goes into shock. Let's get some food into him. He looks starved.

See also: get

get something in(to) something

to manage to put something into something. I got the notice into tomorrow's newspaper. I will get the replacement battery into the car right away.

See also: get

manage with someone or something

to do as well as possible with only someone or something (less than one had hoped for). We wanted Kelly to help us, but we will manage with Larry. I am sure we can manage with the money that we have.

See also: manage

manage without someone or something

to do as well as possible without someone or something. Carla said that she just can't manage without Jerry. We just can't manage without some more money.

See also: manage, without

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

get in

1. Enter a place, as in We managed to get in just before the doors closed. [First half of 1500s]

2. Arrive, as in We got in late last night. [Early 1600s]

3. Be elected to office or become accepted, as in a club. For example, Marge asked the club if she could get in. The variant get into takes an object, as in Things changed after he got into office. [Late 1500s]

4. Succeed in including, delivering, or finishing something, as in Can you get in that last paragraph? or I hope you'll get it in on time. Also see get in with.

See also: get

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

get in

v.

1. To enter something: Please get in the back seat. We opened the door of the car and got in.

2. To arrive: He got in late last night.

3. To become accepted to some institution, such as a school or club: I applied to cooking school and, fortunately, I got in.

4. To cause someone or something to come to or be admitted to a place: Please get the children in before noon. The standards of the school are high, but your good grades will get you in.

5. To succeed in making or doing something within a restricted period of time: The milk truck got six deliveries in before noon. The postal carrier got in the entire route before 2:00.

6. To attain some condition, especially unwittingly: The hooligans got in trouble for disrupting the picnic.

7. To put something into some condition: We got the car in good condition for the long trip. The runner got in great shape for the marathon.

8. get in on To gain access to or knowledge of something: At the dance club, we got in on the latest dance moves. Everybody wanted to get in on the secret.

9. get in with To become involved with something, especially with some group: She got in with a bad group of people.

See also: get

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.