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Difference between Be in with someone and Be with someone

be in with someone—(coll., also: be on the in with someone) be on friendly or familiar terms with a person:

  • We go along for a drink occasionally, but we’re not really in with the people staying there.

Cf.: be out with someone—(coll., also: be on the outs with someone) be no longer friendly with a person:

  • He is out with his former friend and in with his former adversary.

be with someone—(coll.)

1. pay attention to what a person is saying:

  • Are you still with me—or shall I go over it again?

2. support a person; back smb. up:

  • If you do decide to oppose him, then we’re with you all the way!

See also: have an in with someone / have it in for someone.