go into (one's) act

go into (one's) act

To start acting as one usually does. A: "Your mom is always such a great hostess." B: "Honestly, she was stressed all day, but as soon as the guests started arriving, she went right into her act." I know you're really a softie, so don't go into your act—you don't have to pretend to be a tough guy around me.
See also: act, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go into one's act

Fig. to begin to behave in a way typical to oneself. The curtain opened and Steve went into his act.
See also: act, go
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • go into act
  • day one
  • from day one
  • give it to (one) straight
  • give it to me straight
  • oil of angels
  • on vinyl
  • welcome to our house
  • mean well
  • be on the square