butt out
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To stop putting your nose in other people's business — to leave someone alone.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To stop interfering in a situation or in someone else's personal affairs; usually a command.
""Butt out!" she snapped. "This has nothing to do with you.""
Usage notes
Primarily American English. Almost always used as a direct imperative command: 'Butt out!' Considered rude or aggressive. The opposite in spirit to 'butt in'. Often used by someone who feels their privacy is being invaded.
Commonly used with
business affairs life relationship decision matters
Forms
Base
butt out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
butts out
he/she/it
Past simple
butted out
yesterday
Past participle
butted out
have + pp
-ing form
butting out
continuous
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