horn in on



horn in on

Intrude, join without being invited. For example, She has a rude way of horning in on our conversations. This expression alludes to an ox or bull pushing in with its horns. [c. 1900]
See also: horn, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BlÁIthÍN-Irish
AdolfAH-dawlf (German), AH:-dawlf (Dutch)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Ancient Germanic
Ahenobarbus-Ancient Roman
LettyLET-eeEnglish
Ziya-Arabic
Patya-Russian