Question 1

What does "wade in" mean?

Accepted Answer

To enter a debate, argument, or conflict boldly, often without being asked or without considering consequences.

Question 2

How do you use "wade in" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Before anyone could stop him, he waded in with his opinion and made everything worse.

Question 3

Is "wade in" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"wade in" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Often implies the subject is entering a conflict, debate, or difficult task boldly and perhaps recklessly. The image is of walking into water — you don't stop at the edge. Common in British English. Occasionally used literally.

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