in on

phrase

: 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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This was not one of those elopements where the couple secretly lets a few people in on the secret — this was done entirely privately, with both families completely in the dark. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026 The team also shared a video of Skubal settling in on social media. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Ask others to join in on the hobbies and activities that make your heart sing. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 Unlike Odyssey, Brand New Day, especially given its family appeal, doesn’t need to live or die on PLF with the masses taking it in on 2D screens. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in on

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“In on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20on. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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