muscle in
phrasal verb
muscled in; muscling in; muscles in
: to use force or influence in a way that is wrong or unwanted in order to become involved in something for selfish reasons
—usually + on
His competitors have tried to muscle in on his business.
Dictionary Entries Near muscle in
Cite this Entry
“Muscle in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share