Definition
To attempt to gain an advantage or benefit from something that someone else has initiated or accomplished, often in an uninvited or unfair manner.
來分一杯羹,插一腳
Once the startup began to show success, many investors wanted to muscle in on the act.
一旦這家新創公司開始展現成功,許多投資者都想分一杯羹。
The band finally became famous after years of hard work, and now everyone wants to get in on the act.
這個樂隊經過多年努力終於成名了,現在每個人都想分一杯羹。
They tried to muscle in on the act and benefit once they knew our plan was successful.
當他們得知我們的計劃成功後,試圖分一杯羹並獲取利益。