Meaning trap
fit in
have enough space or time
To have enough space or time for someone or something.
phrasal verbB2common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
have enough space or time
To have enough space or time for someone or something.
fit in (belong socially)
Another meaning of 'fit in' is 'belong socially'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I can fit you in for an appointment at 3 p.m.daily life
- I try to fit in some exercise every morning, even when I'm busy with work.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: fit sb/sth in
WrongThe doctor can fit in me at 3.
RightThe doctor can fit me in at 3.
With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle: 'fit me in'.
Patternfit sb/sth in
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Fit me in' is the natural way to ask for a slot; the formal version is a receptionist reading a script.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
fit in + person/taskan appointmentme ina quick calleverything
Don't confuse it
Different from 'fit', which usually means to be the right size or shape.
Related
- fit in (belong socially) — Another meaning of 'fit in' is 'belong socially'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.