horn in
To intrude on someone or something. Please don't try to horn in on my phone conversations—they're none of your business. Ugh, my little brother keeps horning in on all the things I try to do with my friends. Did anyone ask your opinion? No, so don't horn in.
horn in on (something)
To join something when one is unwelcome; to intrude or encroach. Ugh, my little brother keeps horning in on all the things I try to do with my friends. Please don't try to horn in on my phone conversations—they're none of your business. Did anyone ask your opinion? No, so don't horn in on our discussion.
shoehorn in
A "shoehorn" is a curved object used to ease a foot into a shoe. In both usages, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shoehorn" and "in."
1. To physically cram someone or something into some place. They'll shoehorn as many customers in as they can, safety limits be damned.
2. To force the inclusion of someone or something that does not belong. They tried to shoehorn in a character with a lot of attitude to appeal to the younger audience, but it just came across as pandering.
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horn in (on something)
Fig. to attempt to participate in something without invitation or consent. Are you trying to horn in on my conversation with Sally? I hope you are not trying to horn in on our party.
horn in (on something)
Fig. to attempt to participate in something without invitation or consent. Are you trying to horn in on my conversation with Sally? I hope you are not trying to horn in on our party.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.