Muscle Into (Verb)
Meaning
Force one's way; "He muscled into the union".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The newcomer attempted to muscle into the prominent company by buying off many of its key investors.
- She successfully muscled into the all-male boardroom after a long and difficult struggle for recognition.
- A new gang tried to muscle into the neighborhood, threatening the established peace and order.
- A rival businessman attempted to muscle into the local market by aggressively undercutting prices.
- His talent and charisma allowed him to muscle into a starring role in the highly acclaimed play.