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Word: Chisel in

Part of Speech: Verb (Phrasal Verb)

Meaning: "Chisel in" means to interrupt or break into a conversation, often in a way that is unwelcome or uninvited. This can happen when someone adds their opinion or thoughts to a discussion even if they are not part of it.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "chisel in" when you want to describe a situation where someone interjects into a conversation without being invited or when they are not part of the original discussion.
• It usually has a negative connotation, implying that the interruption is annoying or inappropriate.

Example:

• During the meeting, Sarah was trying to explain her project, but John kept chiseling in with his own ideas, making it hard for her to present her work.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced writing or speech, you might use "chisel in" to describe someone who habitually interrupts or dominates conversations, perhaps indicating a lack of respect for others' opinions.

Word Variants:

• Chisel (Noun): A tool for cutting or shaping materials, but this is not related to the phrasal verb.
• Chiseled (Adjective): Often used to describe a well-defined shape, especially in relation to a person's physique.

Different Meanings:

While "chisel in" specifically refers to interrupting conversations, the word "chisel" on its own refers to the act of cutting or shaping something, particularly in woodworking or stone carving.

Synonyms:

• Interrupt
• Interject
• Butt in
• Chime in (though "chime in" can be more neutral or positive)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

1. Butt in: This is similar to "chisel in" and means to interrupt someone rudely.

   • Example: "I was telling a story when he butted in with his own."

2. Chime in: This can mean to join a conversation, but it is often used in a more positive or neutral context.

   • Example: "She chimed in with her thoughts during the discussion."

Academic

Verb

1. break into a conversation
   • her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation

Synonyms

• chime in
• cut in
• put in
• butt in
• barge in
• break in