get into — become interested in
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To start liking or becoming involved in an activity, subject, or hobby.
Say it like a native
Textbook I have recently developed a keen interest in pottery.
Native I've really got into pottery lately.
'Get into' is the natural verb for taking up an interest; 'developed a keen interest in' is a CV hobby line.
Pattern: get into + noun/gerund
In use
- I really got into cooking during the lockdown and now I try new recipes every week.daily life
- I first got into photography when I was in high school, and it quickly became my favorite hobby.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I got into to running last year.
✓ I got into running last year.
'Get into' already has 'into' — no extra 'to'.
Common collocations
get into + hobby— running, podcasts, cooking, it
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'get in,' which usually means to physically enter a place.
Related
- get into (enter a place or state) — Another meaning of 'get into' is 'enter a place or state'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.