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

The prosecutor urged the lawmakers to butt out and let law enforcement do its work, but both houses of Parliament nevertheless pressed ahead with their own inquest.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

I wish she’d just butt out and leave me alone.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam