meddle in

meddle in (something)

To involve oneself in some situation or activity, especially that which one is not meant or welcome to be involved in. I would have gotten away with the money laundering if you hadn't gone meddling in the company's financial affairs! My parents are always meddling in my love life, trying to set me up on dates with guys I have no interest in.
See also: meddle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

meddle in something

to intrude [oneself] into something. I wish you wouldn't meddle in my affairs. Go meddle in someone else's business.
See also: meddle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something
  • wash your hands of something/someone
  • for (one's) (own) sake
  • for sake
  • keep in sight
  • keep sight of (someone or something)
References in classic literature
"Who bade thee meddle in this, Sancho?" said Don Quixote.
Don Quixote
NNA - Minister of National Defense, Elias Bou Saab, maintained that he would not allow any attempt to meddle in judicial affairs, renewing trust in Lebanon's justice system.
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Senior Chief Representative from Kanye, Kgosi Kwelagobe Mookodi shared the same sentiments with Kgosi Telekelo in that the community should ensure Bangwaketse dikgosi do not meddle in politics and remain clean.
Kgosi Telekelo clarifies stance
The president answered "of course" before he turned to Mr Putin and said: "Don't meddle in the election."
'Don't meddle with our next election' TRUMP SHARES JOKE WITH PUTIN
Summary: Osaka [Japan], June 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump playfully warned Russia President Vladimir Putin to not meddle in US elections, during talks on the margins of G-20 Summit.
Do not meddle in US elections: Trump jokingly warns Putin
PAS Central Committee member Dr Halimah Ali Abdullah warned Pakatan Harapan today not to meddle in Islamic affairs, in a veiled jab at DAP.
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Charity continues to meddle in Ryan's love life Meanwhile, Dawn and Ryan's relationship woes continue as a hurt Dawn doesn't want to hear his excuses about Gail and Charity continues to meddle.
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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S.
Trump OKs sanctions for election meddling
A senior Russian diplomat claimed Moscow was aware the United States was trying to meddle in the Kremlin's election.
Did US Meddle In Russian Election?
Speaking at a news conference in Kiev, Bolton added he had told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko that Moscow should not meddle in Ukraine's presidential vote next year.
Bolton says US sanctions to stay until Russia changes behavior
Trump has denied any collusion and Russia has said it did not meddle in the election.
Mueller has conflict of interest: Trump
Ever since Trump was inaugurated in January 2017, the US intelligence community has overwhelmingly maintained that Moscow sought to meddle in the 2016 election.
Trump Delays Second Putin Summit
senators on Wednesday urged Russia not to meddle in the U.S.
US senator: Moscow must not meddle in the 2018 election
Stressing that he had previously been patient with Sereno because he did not want to meddle in the issues hurled against her, the visibly irked Duterte said he wanted her out of the Supreme Court either by impeachment or through the quo warranto petition.
Sereno must be out of Supreme Court - Duterte
Those who have been critical of the ex-leader think Park got what she deserved for being negligent of her duties as president and allowing Choi to meddle in state affairs despite holding no official position in her administration or having expertise in any field.
Verdict on Park