Horn in In english explanation

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

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-08-25 06:08

Meaning of Horn in

Synonyms:

butt in on

Horn in informal verb phrase

If one horns in someone or something, he or she intrudes on someone, or interferes in something in an annoying and unwanted way

She has no right to horn in their marriage.

Employers should not horn in the private lives of their employees.

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.

butt into (something)

To interrupt something (usually a conversation or discussion).

 

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

Grammar and Usage of Horn in

Verb Forms

  • horned in
  • horning in
  • horns in
  • to horn in

The verb “horn" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Horn in

The phrase is American cowboy slang from the late 19th century (c.1880) and uses the metaphor of a bull or steer butting in with its horns.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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