Butt out | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Butt out

/bʌt aʊt/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To stop being involved in a conversation or situation that does not concern you.

  • She told him to butt out because it was none of his business.
  • I'm sorry to butt in, but could I butt out because this conversation is private?
  • Whenever they start arguing, I just butt out to avoid conflict.

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