Muscle in Meaning in English
expression
ˈməsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
MUH-suhl IN
mˈʌsəl/ /ˈɪn
MUSS-uhl IN
Definition
To force your way into a situation, activity, or place, especially where you are not invited or wanted.
Usage & Nuances
This is informal and often has a negative tone, suggesting interference or intruding for personal gain. Commonly used about business, conversations, or groups. Related expressions: 'butt in', 'horn in'. Not literal; rarely about actual physical force.
Spanish: meterse a la fuerza - entrometersePortuguese (BR): se meter à força - se intrometerPortuguese (PT): meter-se à força - intrometer-seChinese (Simplified): 强行介入 - 插手Chinese (Traditional): 強行介入 - 插手Hindi: ज़बरदस्ती घुसना - दखल देनाArabic: يتدخل بالقوة - يتدخل عنوةBengali: জোর করে ঢোকা - জবরদস্তি প্রবেশ করাRussian: вмешиваться - пролезатьJapanese: 割り込む - でしゃばるVietnamese: chen ngang - xen vàoKorean: 끼어들다 - 억지로 참여하다Turkish: zorla dahil olmak - araya girmekUrdu: زبردستی شامل ہونا - دخل اندازی کرناIndonesian: ikut campur - memaksa masuk
Example Sentences
Don't muscle in on their conversation.
basic
Some big companies try to muscle in on small businesses.
basic
He tried to muscle in on our project without asking.
basic
They weren't invited, but they still tried to muscle in on the meeting.
natural
Ever notice how he loves to muscle in whenever there's money involved?
natural
Let’s not let outsiders muscle in on our traditions.
natural