butt out

Example Sentences

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"Government has a duty to educate people about the health risks, but beyond that politicians and anti-smoking campaigners should butt out," he tells BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Fresno County says the state should butt out.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

"It may be awkward, but the special counsel may need to politely tell Judge Cannon to butt out," she added.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2023

“You used to have to get your butt out of your home, go to work and interact with people, but now you can just sit on your butt at home.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

“Why couldn’t you just butt out like you always do?”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson