horning
horn in
To intrude on someone or something. Please don't try to horn in on my phone conversations—they're none of your business.
See also: horn
horn in on (something)
To join something when one is unwelcome; to intrude or encroach. Ugh, my little brother keeps horning in on all the things I try to do with my friends.
See also: horn, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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.
See also: horn
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.
See also: horn
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
horn in
v.
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.
See also: horn
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- horned
- horn in
- hooter
- hooters
- (someone or something) promises well
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a ghost at the feast