English · Phrasal verb Attested

muscle in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To interfere, or intrude forcibly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The Government's £500 million Restoring Your Railway initiative - awarding small grants to put back lines that should never have been closed - has turned into a muddle because backers of multi-million pound projects have also muscled in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “muscle in” mean?

To interfere, or intrude forcibly.

Is “muscle in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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