How to Pronounce "get in the act"
expression
GET-in-thuh-AKT
get-IN-thuh-AKT
Definition
To join an activity or situation that others are already involved in, especially to share in its excitement, benefit, or attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-in-thuh-AKT
UK
get-IN-thuh-AKT
Listen in Context
The kids were playing soccer, and I decided to get in the act.
Everyone wanted to get in the act when they saw the prizes.
At first, only a few people danced, but soon more started to get in the act.
Once the project became popular, lots of companies tried to get in the act.