Horn in Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɔɹn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HORN in
hˈɔːn/ /ˈɪn
HAWN in
Definition
To join in a situation, conversation, or activity without being asked or invited, especially in a way that is annoying or unwelcome.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often mildly negative or humorous. Commonly used with 'on' ('horn in on a conversation'). Implies interruption or butting in where you're not wanted. Do not confuse with literally having a horn.
Spanish: meterse (en una conversación/situación ajena) - entrometersePortuguese (BR): intrometer-se - meter o narizPortuguese (PT): intrometer-se - meter o narizChinese (Simplified): 插手（别人的事） - 干涉Chinese (Traditional): 插手（別人的事） - 干涉Hindi: दखल देना - बीच में टांग अड़ानाArabic: يتدخل بشكل غير مرغوب فيهBengali: অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা - নাক গলানোRussian: вмешиваться (без приглашения)Japanese: でしゃばる - 口を挟むVietnamese: xen vào - can thiệp không mờiKorean: 끼어들다 - 참견하다Turkish: karışmak (davetsizce) - burnunu sokmakUrdu: درمیان دخل دینا - مداخلت کرناIndonesian: ikut campur - menyela (tanpa diundang)
Example Sentences
Please don't horn in while we're talking.
basic
He tried to horn in on our meeting.
basic
Don't horn in on someone else's business.
basic
I didn't mean to horn in, I just wanted to help.
natural
Every time we make plans, Mark tries to horn in.
natural
She hates it when people horn in on her conversations.
natural