| 词汇 | horn in |
| 释义 | Idiom horn in (on something) Theme: INTRUSION to attempt to participate in something without invitation or consent.Are you trying to horn in on my conversation with Sally?I hope you are not trying to horn in on our party. Idiom horn in (on someone) Theme: INTRUSION to attempt to displace someone. (Informal.)I'm going to ask Sally to the party. Don't you dare try to horn in on me!I wouldn't think of horning in. Idiom horn inhorn in (on someone/something) to interrupt or try to become involved when you are not welcome.George worried that his brother would try to horn in on the company's success. Related vocabulary: in on something, let someone in on somethingPhr V horn in horns, horning, horned horn in American & Australian informal to try to become involved in a discussion or activity when you are not wantedoften + onAnna's always horning in on our conversations! horn in verb to intrude upon, to interfere US, 1911horn in AmE spoken to interrupt or try to take part in an activity when you are not wanted: Pardon my rudeness for horning in where I have no business.+ on the guy who horned in on my date■ SIMILAR TO: butt in, muscle in horn inTo intrude on someone or something. Please don't try to horn in on my phone conversations—they're none of your business. horn in (on something)Fig. to attempt to participate in something without invitation or consent. Are you trying to horn in on my conversation with Sally? I hope you are not trying to horn in on our party. horn inv. To join without being invited; intrude: The new supervisor horned in on the discussion. We were talking privately when a coworker came over and horned in. |
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