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 ~...

‘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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