butt in

Idioms  

1. Interfere, interrupt, intrude. For example, Mom is always butting in on our conversations, or It's against the law for employers to butt in on personal matters. This term alludes to the thrusting of an animal with its horns. [Slang; 1890s]

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Example Sentences

“China is absolutely kicking our butt in terms of cost and manufacturing,” Mr. Hargis says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“She better have her butt in class. I’m supportive of y’all’s kids protesting, not my kids,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2024

"I'm going to butt in," Kagan said, cutting off Gore.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023

Initially, my pushup form was terrible—my elbows turned out, my butt in the air—and I could barely do a consecutive 10 rep.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2023

“I just walked up to Poyster and gave him a chance to shine his butt in front of everybody. I said, ‘Poyster, I’d like to make you a little bet about that Peninsula-Calhoun game.’

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy