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
Zosimus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Ionelyo-NELRomanian
Ratan-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Ishmerai-Biblical
Prachi-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Uladzimir-Belarusian