chisel in

• Verbe à particule signifiant s'immiscer ou s'introduire dans une conversation ou une situation, souvent de manière insistante ou indésirable.

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

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Interrupt or intrudeinformalamerican

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

   s'immiscer brutalement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarge inbreak inbutt incut inhorn ininterjectinterlopeintrude

2. Gain unfair advantageinformalamerican

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

   obtenir par des moyens déloyaux

   • 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.

   Synonymesfinaglewangle

Verbe de basechisel