Meaning: This idiom means to join in a conversation, often by adding a comment or opinion, usually in a helpful or supportive way.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “Feel free to chime in if you have any suggestions during the meeting.”
- “She chimed in with her thoughts on the topic during the discussion.”
- “We were talking about the new project when he chimed in with a great idea.”
Origin: The idiom “chime in” originates from the literal chiming of bells, which add sound to a melody or a sequence. Just as bells add harmony or rhythm to a song, a person who “chimes in” adds their voice or opinion to a conversation. It has been used in this figurative sense since the 19th century.
