BUTT IN


Meaning of BUTT IN in English

If you say that someone is butting in , you are criticizing the fact that they are joining in a conversation or activity without being asked to.

Sorry, I don’t mean to butt in...

‘I should think not,’ Sarah butted in.

= interrupt

PHRASAL VERB : V P , V P with quote , also V P on n [ disapproval ]

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