in on
idiom
: knowledgeable about (something) or involved in (something)
They were all in on the scheme.
I let them in on our little secret.
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Pro wrestler Trinity Fatu also joined in on the laughter.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
Several advertisers joined in on the movie’s fun embracing its 1960s retro-future spirit, a motif woven into their in-world partnerships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers are all believed to be in on the two-time All-Star.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 July 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
Several advertisers joined in on the movie’s fun embracing its 1960s retro-future spirit, a motif woven into their in-world partnerships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers are all believed to be in on the two-time All-Star.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 July 2025
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“In on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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