Horn in
phrasal verb
To insert or assert oneself into a situation or discussion without being asked or invited.
I was talking to Amy about our plan when Jim suddenly horned in.
Often appears as...
- horned in on our conversation
- didn't want to horn in
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To take or seize a share of something without permission or right.
They accused the new colleague of trying to horn in on their business deal.
Often appears as...
- horned in on the project
- not to horn in
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To insert or assert oneself into a situation or discussion without being asked or invited.
I was talking to Amy about our plan when Jim suddenly horned in.
Often appears as...
- horned in on our conversation
- didn't want to horn in
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To take or seize a share of something without permission or right.
They accused the new colleague of trying to horn in on their business deal.
Often appears as...
- horned in on the project
- not to horn in
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Intrusion
Used when someone joins a conversation or activity without being invited or wanted.
During the game, Mark horned in with unsolicited advice.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies the person intruding is being rude or disruptive.
I was enjoying my chat until Sarah horned in loudly with her issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Language
Primarily used in casual speech rather than formal communication.
At the family dinner, Uncle Joe just horned in with his travel stories.
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