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Put/stick your oar in

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Using this phrase hints that you find someone's interference annoying or inappropriate. SlideThere he goes, sticking his oar in again—it's really grating on my nerves.
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Implies a casual setting since it's colloquial; not suitable for formal discussions. SlideIn our team meeting, you shouldn't put your oar in when the managers are strategizing.
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The phrase often conveys a negative judgment towards the interjector's actions. SlideShe put her oar in with negative comments, unwelcome by everyone.
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