act like a bull in a china shop »
To act rudely or clumsily in a delicate situation.
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barge in »
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.
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barrel »
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel. This varies for different articles and also in different places for the same article, being regulated by custom or by law. A barrel of wine is 31 1/2 gallons; a barrel of flour is 196 pounds; of beer 31 gallons; of ale 32 gallons; of crude oil 42 gallons.
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cut in »
To intrude or interrupt.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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muscle in »
To interfere, or intrude forcibly.
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muscle in on »
To interfere with, or intrude on something forcibly.
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penny wise and pound foolish »
Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful and profligate with large amounts.
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poison pen »
A usually intentionally rude, spiteful, and/or condescending piece of writing directed at a person, group, lifestyle, way of thought, or other target.
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rough and ready »
Crude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.
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soapbox »
A crate for packing soap, or, by extension, any inexpensive crude platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it, especially when used for speeches.
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stick out »
To protrude; to extend beyond.
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tell off »
To speak to someone rudely, disrespectfully or angrily; to berate; to unleash one's fury verbally towards someone.
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walk in on »
To enter suddenly or unexpectedly while something is happening; to intrude or interrupt by entering.
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you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar »
It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude than with rude demands and negativity.
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