get in — be elected or accepted
phrasal verbB2IELTS 6+neutralcommon
to be chosen, elected, or accepted for a position, group, or school.
Say it like a native
Textbook She was successful in being admitted to her preferred university.
Native She got in to her first-choice uni.
'Get in' is the natural verb for being accepted; 'successful in being admitted to' is an offer letter.
Pattern: get in (to something)
In use
- She worked hard and finally got in to her dream university.study
- If I get in to the program, I’ll have a great opportunity to study abroad and improve my skills.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ He got in the party at the election.
✓ He got in at the election. / The party got in.
For winning office, use bare 'get in' — don't add the place like that.
Common collocations
get in (accepted/elected)— to university, at the election, this time, again
Don't confuse it
'Get in' focuses on being accepted or chosen, not just physically entering.
Related
- get in (enter or arrive) — Another meaning of 'get in' is 'enter or arrive'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.