Fitting into a new group B1
Being the new face when everyone else already knows each other.
fit in — belong sociallyA: How's your new job going?
B: It's good! Everyone is friendly, so I fit in pretty well.
hit it off — instantly get onWe really clicked when we met. (casual)
We got along very well from the start. (polite)
take to — to start liking someone or somethingA: How's your new flatmate?
B: Surprisingly, I took to her right away. She's really easy to get along with.
After the first night out
A: How was meeting all of Liam's mates, then?
B: Honestly, better than I expected. I really thought I wouldn't fit in.
A: And did you?
B: Yeah, me and his sister properly hit it off. We were chatting all night.
Reassuring a nervous friend
A: I'm dreading this work do. I never know how to fit in with that lot.
B: You'll be fine. Everyone takes to you once you relax a bit.
A: You reckon? I always feel like the odd one out.
B: Trust me. Find one decent person, hit it off with them, and you're sorted.