want into something

want into something
ˌwant ˈin | ˌwant ˈin/ˈinto sth derived
(informal) to want to be involved in sth

He wants in on the deal.

Main entry:wantderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • want in something — ˌwant ˈin | ˌwant ˈin/ˈinto sth derived (informal) to want to be involved in sth • He wants in on the deal. Main entry: ↑wantderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • suck (someone) into (something) — to cause someone to become involved in something or do something. I got sucked into their argument because I was a friend of the family. I didn t return the salesman s phone calls because I didn t want to be sucked in. Usage notes: usually used… …   New idioms dictionary

  • read (something) into (something) — to give your own meaning to something rather than what was intended. Experts warned against reading too much into Friday s election results. People can read into his comments anything they want to, but no decision has been made. Usage notes:… …   New idioms dictionary

  • rope somebody into something — ˌrope sbˈin | ˌrope sb ˈinto sth derived usually passive (informal) to persuade sb to join in an activity or to help to do sth, even when they do not want to • rope somebody into something to do sth Everyone was roped in to help with the show. •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • get one’s hooks into something — tv. to get hold of something; to gain control of something. □ I want to get my hooks into the operation of this organization. U If I could get my hooks into the control of the company, I would change things for the better …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • draw somebody into something doing something — ˈdraw sb into sth/into doing sth | ˌdraw sbˈin derived to involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first • youngsters drawn into a life of crime • The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • sucker somebody into something doing something — ˌsucker sb ˈinto sth/into doing sth derived (NAmE, informal) to persuade sb to do sth that they do not really want to do, especially by using their lack of knowledge or experience • I was suckered into helping. Main entry: ↑sucker …   Useful english dictionary

  • dragoon somebody into something doing something — draˈgoon sb into sth/into doing sth derived (formal) to force or persuade sb to do sth that they do not want to do Syn: ↑coerce Main entry: ↑dragoonderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • get stuck into something — ˌget stuck ˈin | ˌget stuck ˈinto sth idiom (BrE, informal) to start doing sth in an enthusiastic way, especially to start eating • Don t wait for me get stuck in. • There s a lot to do so get your jackets off an …   Useful english dictionary

  • suck somebody into something — ˌsuck sb ˈin | ˌsuck sb ˈinto sth derived usually passive to involve sb in an activity or a situation, especially one they do not want to be involved in Main entry: ↑suckderived …   Useful english dictionary

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