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butt out

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butt out

to not get involved in something. Teens usually think their parents should just butt out of their lives.

Usage notes: often used as an order: This is none of your business, so just butt out!

See also: butt

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A DISHONEST Gain was driving in its luxurious carriage through its private park, when it saw something which frantically and repeatedly ran against a stone wall, endeavouring to butt out its brains. Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context More results

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