be into (someone or something)
be into (someone or something)
1. informal To be romantically interested in someone. A: "I think Claire is into you, dude." B: "Really? Should I ask her out?" We had a couple really nice dates together, but I'm just not that into him.
2. informal To be very interested in or passionate about something. Chris is very into the Flyers, so I got him tickets to an upcoming game for Christmas. Jean's been very into photography lately, and she's pretty darn good at it!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be into
Also, get into. Be interested in or involved with. For example, She's really into yoga, or Once you retire, it's important to get into some hobby you've always wanted to try. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
be ˈinto something
(informal) be interested in something in an active way: He’s into snowboarding in a big way.See also: something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be into
v.
1. To be interested in or enthusiastic about something: I am into reading nonfiction these days. Are you into rock music?
2. To have reached some point in an ongoing process or measure of time: I was halfway into this book when I lost interest in it. We were well into April before the snow stopped falling.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
into
/in the bargain Over and above what is expected; in addition.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be into
- be into something
- into
- Who can say?
- Who can tell?
- Who's to say?
- nudge (someone) into (doing) (something)
- at the back of beyond
- (you) coulda fooled me
- coulda