MUSCLE IN


Meaning of MUSCLE IN in English

If someone muscles in on something, they force their way into a situation where they have no right to be and where they are not welcome, in order to gain some advantage for themselves.

Cohen complained that Kravis was muscling in on his deal...

It would be surprising were the Mafia not to have muscled in.

PHRASAL VERB : V P on n , V P [ disapproval ]

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