Poach on (one's) territory In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "poach on (one's) territory", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-25 12:11

Meaning of Poach on (one's) territory

Synonyms:

 encroach on someone else's rights.

Poach on (one's) territory verb phrase

The noun "turf" can substitute for the noun "territory".

Used to say that someone interferes in your area, or does something that is your responsibility

It's time to take action against poaching on our territory.

Logging companies has poached on the indigenous tribe's territory.

Other phrases about:

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To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

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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 Poach on (one's) territory

Verb Forms

  • to poach on (one's) territory
  • poaching on (one's) territory
  • poaches on (one's) territory
  • poached on (one's) territory

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

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