Grammar fix
be into someone
be attracted to someone
To be romantically or physically interested in someone.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Tom's definitely into Maya, but he's too shy to ask her out.
At university, I was really into someone on my course, but we stayed friends because neither of us wanted to make things awkward.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I think Tom has fallen into Maya.
Say: I think Tom's into Maya.
You're 'into' someone, or you 'fall for' them; 'fall into' isn't used about people.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Find someone attractive
How strongAttractionSexual attraction
be into someoneYou're here · Informal: be romantically or physically interested in someone.
fancyBritish and informal: find someone romantically or physically attractive.have a thing for someoneInformal: have a particular attraction to someone.