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
Yet she linked arms with council Chairman Phil Mendelson, a fellow Democrat, in telling House Republicans to butt out of their affairs.
From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2023
“Look, Travis, we’re going to work this out. Until then, please butt out, okay?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
