stick one's oar in
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stick one's oar in
verb sticks one's oar in · sticking one's oar in · stuck one's oar in
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To meddle, to interfere; to stick one's nose into (something).
I don't want her coming and sticking her oar in – she doesn't know anything about our financials.
Similar: put in an oar, put in one's oar, put one's oar in
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| Français | mettre son grain de sel |
|---|---|
| Italiano | mettere lo zampino |
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