With it
phrase
To be aware, up-to-date, or knowledgeable about something.
He is really with it; he knows about all the latest music trends.
Often appears as...
- stay with it
- get with it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Attentive or focused on the current situation.
Pay attention to the meeting and stay with it.
Often appears as...
- stay with it
- keep with it
phrase
Having understanding or possession of the required skills or qualities.
If you want to keep this job, you'd better get with it and show your boss you can handle the work.
Often appears as...
- get with it
- is/are with it
phrase
In possession of all one's mental faculties; not senile.
My grandmother may be old, but she is still with it.
Often appears as...
- she/he/they is/are still with it
- stay with it
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
phrase
To be aware, up-to-date, or knowledgeable about something.
He is really with it; he knows about all the latest music trends.
Often appears as...
- stay with it
- get with it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Attentive or focused on the current situation.
Pay attention to the meeting and stay with it.
Often appears as...
- stay with it
- keep with it
phrase
Having understanding or possession of the required skills or qualities.
If you want to keep this job, you'd better get with it and show your boss you can handle the work.
Often appears as...
- get with it
- is/are with it
phrase
In possession of all one's mental faculties; not senile.
My grandmother may be old, but she is still with it.
Often appears as...
- she/he/they is/are still with it
- stay with it
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Trendiness
Used to express someone's familiarity with popular culture or current events.
I can't believe how much she knows about K-pop, she's totally with it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Often used in casual conversations rather than serious or formal discussions.
You've got to be with it and join the banter on social media!
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Neutral
Can refer to any age group staying aware of contemporary trends, not just young people.
Even at 70, my uncle is so with it; he just started learning to code!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Trendiness
Used to express someone's familiarity with popular culture or current events.
I can't believe how much she knows about K-pop, she's totally with it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Often used in casual conversations rather than serious or formal discussions.
You've got to be with it and join the banter on social media!
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Neutral
Can refer to any age group staying aware of contemporary trends, not just young people.
Even at 70, my uncle is so with it; he just started learning to code!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Trendiness
Used to express someone's familiarity with popular culture or current events.
I can't believe how much she knows about K-pop, she's totally with it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Often used in casual conversations rather than serious or formal discussions.
You've got to be with it and join the banter on social media!
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Neutral
Can refer to any age group staying aware of contemporary trends, not just young people.
Even at 70, my uncle is so with it; he just started learning to code!
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