Count me in!
B1
Everyday Phrase
Informal
Common
Meaning
An informal phrase meaning that you want to be included.
When to use it
People say "count me in" to friends, family or colleagues when they want to join a plan, activity or group. It's informal and enthusiastic, so it's less suitable for formal letters or official requests.
Example Sentence
We're going hiking tomorrow. Count me in!
Grammar & structure
count + me + in; often used alone as "Count me in!" You can add for + a noun or an -ing form: "Count me in for dinner."
✓ Correct
A trip to the beach? Count me in!
Count me in for pizza tonight.
If you need help moving, count me in.
✗ Incorrect
Count me in for go swimming.
Count me in to joining your team.
The verb form stays "count" in this phrase. The short form "Count me in!" is normal in speech and sounds friendly and willing.
How to reply
Similar expressions
I'm in!
Very informal and short; it also shows that you want to join.
I'd love to!
A warm, enthusiastic answer to an invitation.
I'll join you.
More neutral and less enthusiastic; useful in both casual and work conversations.
Don't confuse it with
Count on me.
— You can trust me to help or do what I've promised.
You can count on me to feed your cat while you're away.
Common mistakes
✗ Count me in for play football.
✓ Count me in for playing football.
After "for", use an -ing form, not the base form of a verb.
✗ Count me in to coming with you.
✓ Count me in!
Don't add "to coming" after this phrase. Use it alone when the plan is already clear.
Dialogue
Two friends talk outside a café about a weekend walk.
Maya
A few of us are going for a walk by the lake on Sunday.
Ben
Nice! Is it a long walk?
Maya
About an hour, then we're getting lunch. Want to come?
Ben
Definitely. Count me in!
Maya
Great! I'll send you the meeting point.
Ben
Thanks. See you Sunday!
Complete the conversation
1. A: Count me in for the barbecue!
B: ___
2. A: We're having a quiz night at my place. Want to join us?
B: ___
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