poach on someone's territory/turf

idiom

: to do something that someone else should do : to interfere in an area that another person usually controls
You can't keep other candidates from poaching on your turf.

Dictionary Entries Near poach on someone's territory/turf

poacher

poach on someone's territory/turf

poachwood

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“Poach on someone's territory/turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poach%20on%20someone%27s%20territory%2Fturf. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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