get into
Example Sentences
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Early in the season, he was so aggressive he got into foul trouble.
From Los Angeles Times
Franks was desperate to get into Footlights, the famous university drama group, but kept being rejected.
From BBC
In the weeks after Morgan moved in, Michelle grew worried about the cold winter air getting into Judith's bedroom, but Morgan insisted it "does her asthma good".
From BBC
"It was just our inaccuracy. We turned the ball over too much, and when we did get into positions to hurt Ireland we were not accurate and then gave ourselves a mountain to climb."
From BBC
The AA recommends that drivers "understand the limitations of a satnav system so that you can get the best out of it without getting into trouble."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.