cuts, cut, cutting
to cut in
phrasal verb
To interrupt someone who is speaking
- 1She was talking when he cut in to ask a question.
- 2Please don't cut in while I'm explaining.
When you cut in, you stop someone from talking by speaking yourself. It's like jumping into a conversation without waiting for your turn. It's considered rude to cut in when someone else is speaking.
Remember, cutting in can make the other person feel disrespected. To show you're listening, wait for a pause before speaking. This shows you value their words and helps avoid misunderstandings.
on the green
A Friendly Interruption
Joshua
I was just about to tell you how I improved my swing.
Laura
Sorry to cut in, but did you see that amazing shot?
Joshua
Oh, I did! That was incredible!
Laura
Alright, go on with your story.
at a sports event
Unexpected Commentary
Cynthia
I was just saying how amazing that last goal was!
Anthony
Sorry to cut in, but did you see the referee's reaction?
Cynthia
Oh, I missed that! What happened?
Anthony
He looked just as surprised as the rest of us!
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Similar to "to cut in":
- 1interrupt
- 2interject