muscle in; butt in; die (euph.)
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to butt in; to muscle in; to grab a share of benefits
derogatoryCarries a strong negative or derogatory connotation, implying unwelcome interference for personal gain. Often used when someone inserts themselves into a profitable situation.
He always wants to muscle in on this project to get a share of the profits.
When others do business, he also wants to butt in to grab some benefits.
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This matter has nothing to do with you, so don't go around butting in everywhere.
verb
to die; to kick the bucket
informalA colloquial, often humorous or euphemistic way to say someone has died. Can take the suffix -儿 (伸腿儿). Not appropriate for formal contexts or respectful discussion of death.
If he keeps drinking like this, he'll kick the bucket sooner or later.
That old man kicked the bucket last month.
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If we don't treat him, the patient will die.