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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: She got caught up in a heated debate at work and ended up spending hours discussing the issue with her colleagues. 
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in on the ground floor

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

Ex: John was lucky to be in on the ground floor of the startup company, and now he's a major shareholder as it flourishes. 
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to [be|get] caught in the crossfire

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

Ex: As a neutral mediator, she often finds herself caught in the crossfire between two feuding departments, trying to find common ground. 
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in bed with {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The company's shady financial dealings revealed they were in bed with corrupt officials, leading to a major scandal. 
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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: With all the upcoming exams and projects, I'm up to my ears in work right now. 
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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: Management is on the case now, and it looks as if things will return to normal soon. 
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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: He's always eager to get a slice of the action whenever there's a new startup opportunity in the tech industry. 
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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: With those dark clouds on the horizon, it looks like we're in for a heavy rainstorm. 
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on hand
on hand
[phrase]

used to say that something must be addressed and handled

Ex: With the growing number of customer complaints, it's clear that we have a serious issue on hand that needs immediate attention. 
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to [put|stick|get] {one's} [oar] in

to offer one's unwanted opinion or advice

Ex: I was trying to resolve the issue with my coworkers, but my manager decided to put their oar in, making the situation even more complicated. 
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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: I wish my neighbor would stop poking her nose into my personal life; it's none of her concern. 
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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: I've done everything I can to resolve the issue with the client, and now the ball is in their court to decide whether they want to proceed with the project. 
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to [have] a finger in the pie

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

Ex: Sarah always seems to have a finger in the pie when it comes to organizing events at the office. 
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to [have] a finger in every pie

to have a tendency to share or become involved in everything

Ex: Sarah can't resist getting involved in every project at work; she has a finger in every pie in the office. 
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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: Despite being the CEO, Jane isn't afraid to get her hands dirty by actively participating in problem-solving sessions with the production team. 
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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: As the team leader, Sarah found herself as the meat in the sandwich, reconciling differences between two feuding coworkers. 
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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: When Mark's friends invited him to a cozy dinner, he realized he was playing gooseberry as they celebrated their anniversary. 
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