stick your oar in
Meaning: to interfere in someone else's affairs; to meddle.
Language: English
Literally: to stick your oar in
Category: Daily Life
Origin: British boating term; steering oars interfering with other rowers.
More idioms — Daily Life
- have an axe to grind — to have a personal grievance; hidden motives behind actions.
- run rings around someone — to easily surpass someone; to be far superior in ability.
- get the ball rolling — to start something; to initiate a process.
- as tough as old boots — very strong; enduring; difficult to break.
- head honcho — the person in charge; the leader.
- get the short end of the stick — to receive unfair treatment; to get the worse deal.
More English idioms
- lower your guard — to relax defenses; to become vulnerable.
- bring home the bacon — to provide income; to succeed in earning money.
- like a fish out of water — uncomfortable or awkward in a situation; out of one's element.
- come hell or high water — no matter what obstacles arise; with absolute determination.
- bury the hatchet — to make peace; to settle a dispute.
- a storm in a teacup — excessive fuss over something trivial; tempest in a teapot.
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