chime in
Related to chime in: chip in
chime in
1. To join in a discussion about something; to offer one's thoughts. When I heard them discussing my department, I just had to chime in with my own suggestions.
2. To join in and harmonize, as of a singer joining others. OK, so when do we chime in on this song?
3. To compliment something well. Your idea really chimes in with our vision for the project.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
chime in (with something)
Fig. to add a comment to the discussion. Little Billy chimed in with a suggestion. He chimed in too late; the meeting was breaking up.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
chime in
1. Join in harmoniously or in unison, either literally (with music) or figuratively (joining a conversation to express agreement). For example, In this passage I want the altos to chime in with the tenors, or When Mary agreed, her sister chimed in that she'd join her. The literal usage was first recorded in 1681, the figurative in 1838.
2. chime in with. Be in agreement or compatible with, as in His views chime in with the paper's editorial stance. [Early 1700s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
chime in
v.
1. To join in harmoniously with someone or something: The carolers began singing and everyone chimed in.
2. To interrupt someone or join a conversation suddenly, especially with an uninvited opinion: The kids were talking among themselves when the teacher chimed in.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- chime
- chime in with (something)
- at the back of (one's) mind
- at the back of your mind
- at will
- be written all over (one's) face
- be written all over somebody's face
- be written all over your face
- (one's) true colours
- be remembered as/for something