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chisel in

/ˈtʃɪz.əl ɪn/

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verb

/ˈtʃɪz.əl ɪn/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, означающий вмешиваться или вторгаться в разговор или ситуацию, часто настойчиво или нежелательным образом.

A phrasal verb meaning to interrupt or intrude into a conversation or situation, often in a forceful or unwelcome manner.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

  1. Interrupt or intrudeinformalamerican

    To interrupt a conversation or activity in a rude or unwelcome way.

    ruВмешиваться

    • He always chisels in when we are discussing important matters.
    • She chiseled in on their private conversation.
    • Stop chiseling in and wait your turn to speak.

    Synonymsbarge inbreak inbutt incut inhorn ininterjectinterlopeintrude

  2. Gain unfair advantageinformalamerican

    To obtain something, especially money or an opportunity, through dishonest or unfair means.

    ruНечестно получить

    • He tried to chisel in on the deal by offering a bribe.
    • They chiseled in on the profits by manipulating the accounts.
    • She chiseled her way into the exclusive club without an invitation.

    Synonymsfinaglewangle

Forms
  • chiseled in past participle
  • chiselled in past participle
  • chiseled in past simple
  • chiselled in past simple
  • chiseling in present participle
  • chiselling in present participle
  • chisels in third person singular

Base verbchisel

Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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