Definition of butt in

butt inphrasal verb

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The phrase "butt in" originated in the 1930s as a slang term to describe someone who suddenly and rudely interrupts a conversation without being invited to do so. The word "butt" in this context has a somewhat derogatory meaning, conveying the idea of a person pushing their way into a situation uninvited. The term "butt in" likely evolved from the expression "butt out," which was used to indicate that someone should stop talking or interfering in a situation. By the 1950s, "butt in" had become a widely recognized term in American English, appearing in popular books, magazines, and newspapers. Its use continued to spread throughout the English-speaking world, and today it is a commonly used idiom meaning to interrupt someone unwantedly.

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to interrupt a conversation rudely

ngắt lời một cuộc trò chuyện một cách thô lỗ

Example:
  • How can I explain if you keep butting in?

    Tôi có thể giải thích thế nào nếu anh cứ xen vào?

  • ‘Is that normal?’ Josie butted in.

    "Như thế có bình thường không?" Josie xen vào.

to become involved in a situation that should not really involve you

tham gia vào một tình huống mà thực ra không liên quan đến bạn

Example:
  • I didn't ask you to butt in on my private business.

    Tôi không yêu cầu anh xen vào chuyện riêng tư của tôi.

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