Butt out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "butt out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-24 08:05

Meaning of Butt out

Synonyms:

show one's heels

Butt out slang

To stop getting involved in one's affairs. Often used as an exclamation, particularly to express anger and frustration.

 

Butt out! How I teach my kid is none of your business.

You had better butt out before I can no longer tolerate and beat you up!

To leave somewhere hurriedly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger.
 

As soon as the burglar alarm went off, the housebreaker butted out.

When I came, I saw John butting out of his apartment.

Other phrases about:

beat feet

To flee or run

go between the moon and the milkman

To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors

set off (for some place)

To leave a place, especially to start a journey

get out while the getting is good

To leave at a favorable moment

take to the tall timber(s)

To leave quickly and secretly 

 

Grammar and Usage of Butt out

Verb Forms

  • butted out
  • butting out

The verb "butt" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

Origin of Butt out

This american slang dates from the early 20th century (c. 1906)

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