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Influence & Involvement - Involvement

Explore English idioms regarding involvement with examples like "get caught up in" and "play gooseberry".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
to [get|be] caught up in {sth}

to involuntarily become deeply involved or invested in something

Ex: I didn't mean to argue, but I got caught up in the heat of the moment. 
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in on the ground floor

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: She joined the startup when it had only three employees, so she was in on the ground floor. 
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to [be|get] caught in the crossfire

to unintentionally become a part of an argument other people are having

Ex: I only asked one question and somehow got caught in the crossfire between them. 
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in bed with {sb/sth}

being involved with other people, groups, organizations, etc.

Ex: The minister was accused of being in bed with the construction companies. 
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to [be] up to {one's} (ears|eyes|neck) in {sth}

to be involved with something that is too challenging or demanding for one to handle

Ex: I can't take on another project; I'm already up to my neck in work. 
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on the case
on the case
[phrase]

used when a specific task or a particular situation is being dealt with

Ex: Don't worry about the missing files; Jenna is on the case. 
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a (piece|slice) of the action

tendency to take part in an activity started by someone else to receive a share of its profits

Ex: After the app became a hit, every investor wanted a piece of the action. 
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to [be] in for
to be in for
[phrase]

to be prepared or anticipating a specific event, situation, or consequence, whether positive or negative

Ex: The team knew they were in for a tough negotiation. 
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on hand
on hand
[phrase]

used to say that something must be addressed and handled

Ex: Let's stop blaming each other and focus on the problem on hand. 
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to [put|stick|get] {one's} [oar] in

to offer one's unwanted opinion or advice

Ex: I was handling the complaint fine until Paul stuck his oar in. 
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to [poke|stick] {one's} nose (into|in) {sth}

to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: Stop poking your nose into my private life. 
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the ball [is] in {one's} court

used to tell someone that it depends on them to make a certain decision or to take a specified action

Ex: We sent them the revised contract, so now the ball is in their court. 
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to [have] a finger in the pie

to be involved or have influence in a particular matter or situation

Ex: He seems to have a finger in every pie at the company. 
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to [have] a finger in every pie

to have a tendency to share or become involved in everything

Ex: At work, Nina has a finger in every pie, from hiring to marketing. 
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to [get] {one's} hands dirty

to become involved in an activity or event that is unpleasant or morally questionable, often requiring one to engage in dishonest or unethical behavior

Ex: He wanted the promotion badly enough to get his hands dirty. 
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the meat in the sandwich

someone who is caught between two individuals or groups who are having a fight or argument

Ex: When his parents started arguing, Sam felt like the meat in the sandwich. 
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seat at the table

the right or opportunity to take part in important discussions, decisions, or negotiations

Ex: Small communities deserve a seat at the table. 
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in the game
in the game
[phrase]

still involved, still competing, or still having a chance to succeed

Ex: The team scored late so they are still in the game. 
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to [play] gooseberry

to be in the company of two people who prefer to be alone, particularly a romantic couple

Ex: I left early because I didn't want to play gooseberry all evening. 
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