What are the definitions of “muscle into”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Become involved even though there is opposition to your involvement.
They are MUSCLING INTO our market and there is very little we can do to stop them.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “muscle into”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb muscle into is to force oneself into a situation or place, even when others do not want you there. It often implies using power or influence to become involved in something.
What are the different verb forms of “muscle into”?
| Root Verb | muscle into |
| Third Person Singular Present | muscles into |
| Present Participle | muscling into |
| Simple Past | muscled into |
| Past Participle | muscled into |
Example
They tried to muscle into the competitive market.
Example
He muscles into every conversation, even when he's not invited.
Example
She is muscling into the group, despite their resistance.
Example
They muscled into the industry, taking over smaller companies.
Example
The large corporation had muscled into the local market, pushing out small businesses.
What kind of phrasal verb is “muscle into”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“muscle into” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The company muscled into the market.
Example
She muscled into the conversation.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“muscle into” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The company muscled into the market.
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She muscled into the conversation.
Good things to know
Does “muscle into” have an informal or formal tone?
Muscle into is an informal phrasal verb, typically used in casual conversations or informal writing. In more formal settings, it is better to use alternatives such as 'force one's way into' or 'intrude upon'.
