Muscle in
phrasal verb
To become involved in a situation where you are not wanted, often in a forceful manner.
Paul tried to muscle in on our conversation, even though we clearly didn't want him to.
Often appears as...
- muscle in on
- muscle in their
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To become involved in a situation where you are not wanted, often in a forceful manner.
Paul tried to muscle in on our conversation, even though we clearly didn't want him to.
Often appears as...
- muscle in on
- muscle in their
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unwelcome Involvement
Use 'muscle in' to express unwelcome participation or interference in a situation.
He tried to muscle in on the project, but the team wasn't having it.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Entry
'Muscle in' suggests using strength or power to insert oneself into a situation.
Despite their objections, she muscled in and took control of the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Nuance
Consider the social context, as 'muscle in' can imply rude or aggressive behavior.
At the party, Mark just muscled in on our group, dominating the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwelcome Involvement
Use 'muscle in' to express unwelcome participation or interference in a situation.
He tried to muscle in on the project, but the team wasn't having it.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Entry
'Muscle in' suggests using strength or power to insert oneself into a situation.
Despite their objections, she muscled in and took control of the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Nuance
Consider the social context, as 'muscle in' can imply rude or aggressive behavior.
At the party, Mark just muscled in on our group, dominating the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwelcome Involvement
Use 'muscle in' to express unwelcome participation or interference in a situation.
He tried to muscle in on the project, but the team wasn't having it.
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Entry
'Muscle in' suggests using strength or power to insert oneself into a situation.
Despite their objections, she muscled in and took control of the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Nuance
Consider the social context, as 'muscle in' can imply rude or aggressive behavior.
At the party, Mark just muscled in on our group, dominating the conversation.
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