Meaning
To butt in or meddle, sticking your bit.
Origin
From 19th-century Britain, tied to rowing; 'oar in' meant meddle, slang by 1850s in a tale for butt. A 1860s 'Punch' uses it for a poke.
Variants
- Oar in
Usage Examples
- Don't put your oar in; my business!
- He put his oar in; chat got messy.
- Put your oar in; help or hush.