horn in

slang (often foll by: on) to interrupt or intrude: don't horn in on our conversation.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Verb

horn in - search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"

nose, poke, pry, intrude

search, look - search or seek; "We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"; "Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!"

horn in

verb

1. To force or come in as an improper or unwanted element:

cut in, intrude, obtrude.

2. To intervene officiously or indiscreetly in the affairs of others:

butt in, interfere, interlope, meddle.

Translations

w>horn in

vi (inf) (= interfere) → mitmischen (inf) → (on bei); (= muscle in) → sich hineindrängen (→ on in +acc); dozens of entrepreneurs started horning in → zig Unternehmer versuchten, auch ein Stück vom Kuchen zu bekommen (inf)

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References in periodicals archive

'By continuing to sell rhino horn carvings, whether genuine antiques or not, Bonhams is contributing to the demand for rhino horn in East Asia and, therefore, to the mass slaughter of rhinos,' said WildAid CEO Peter Knights.'Bonhams has the opportunity to join the global community and protect rhinos by prohibiting rhino horn and rhino carvings from all future auctions.'

Bonhams Should Take Rhino Horn Off the Auction Block

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Diagnosis and Management of Horn Cancer in Buffaloes

"If Manny fights Horn in a rematch, he has to be prepared," said Peaalosa.

Gerry Peaalosa warns Manny Pacquiao about Aussie champ

Rushton, a self-made millionaire and mixed martial arts expert, also said during Horn's media workout at the gym inside his mansion, that he hasn't seen anybody really hurt Horn in the ring.

Horn has 'hands like steel,' says trainer Rushton

Altered pitches on the natural horn are approached in two ways: equalize the tone between open and covered notes, or emphasize the timbre differences created by the various degrees of hand stopping We have the ability as modern players to convey sound characteristics of the hand horn in a way that honors our tradition and history while embracing technological advances in instrument design.

Natural Horn Technique Guiding Modern Orchestral Performance

The transition from a nasal horn to a frontal horn in elasmotheres has been difficult to explain because a major transformational gap exists between nasal-horned ancestors and frontal-horned descendants.

One-horned rhino Elasmotherium 'source of unicorn legend'

Years later, as a college student, John discovered an old powder horn in a nearby barn.

Hooked on horn: John Proud's childhood interest in powder horns has evolved into a pursuit that occupies much of his retirement

These initiatives, along with the more personal endeavors of a few enterprising composers, have greatly increased the number of high-quality works written for the horn in recent years, including the five works collected in this review.

Alec Wilder. Suite for Horn and Piano [1956]

This experience was captured by Horn in a programme Death on a mountain, which raised many ethical questions.

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Pacquiao has signed a contract to fight Horn in Brisbane on July 2.

Pray Jeff Horn is (already) worth it

The Suffolk County Music Educator's Association (SCMEA) held their 11th Annual SCMEA Day of Horn in January, organized by founder Alan Orloff, Day of Horn Chairman.

11th Annual SCMEA Day of Horn reported by Alan Orloff