get in on the action

phrase

: to participate in a plan to make money
Do any of you guys want to get in on the action?

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“Get in on the action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20in%20on%20the%20action. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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