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Unwelcome Involvement

Use 'muscle in' to express unwelcome participation or interference in a situation.

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He tried to muscle in on the project, but the team wasn't having it.
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Forceful Entry

'Muscle in' suggests using strength or power to insert oneself into a situation.

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Despite their objections, she muscled in and took control of the meeting.
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Social Nuance

Consider the social context, as 'muscle in' can imply rude or aggressive behavior.

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At the party, Mark just muscled in on our group, dominating the conversation.
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