Butting into (something) In english explanation

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

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-18 11:05

Meaning of Butting into (something) (redirected from butt into (something) )

Synonyms:

break-in , butt in

Butt into (something) spoken language informal verb phrase

To interrupt something (usually a conversation or discussion).

I'm sorry, but I'm on the phone. Please, don't butt into my conversation.

He keeps butting into my discussion with nonsense comments.

I'm sorry to butt into your discussion, but I've just come up with the idea that might help.

How could I finish my talk if you keep butting in?

Other phrases about:

throw salt on someone’s game

To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

(slip/be thrown) out of gear

Not working properly

cook sb's goose

To disrupt someone's plan.

put (one) off (one's) stride

To take someone's attention away from, or interfere with what they are doing, so that they are unable to do it well

poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

 To deliberately get involved in something that is not one's business or responsibility

Grammar and Usage of Butt into (something)

Verb Forms

  • butt into (something)
  • butting into (something)
  • butts into (something)
  • butted into (something)

The verb "butt" should be conjugated with its tense.

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