walk in on
phrasal verb
walked in on; walking in on; walks in on
: to enter a room and interrupt (someone or something)
He walked in on me when I was getting dressed.
She walked in on the meeting.
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The charcuterie incident, paired with Bina walking in on Joanne and Noah making out on his childhood (canopy) bed, makes for a rough start.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
In a TikTok shared by Glamour on Thursday, Oct, 1, the singer and actress walked in on their 2024 Women of the Year shoot, which her mom, Mandy Teefey, was a part of.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The two brothers kiss on the lips in one scene, while another moment shows their mother walking in on them showering together.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
In one of the movie’s most effective and unpleasant scenes, Marvin walks in on an auction where Hackman has his young virgins (including one played by a young Sissy Spacek in her film debut) in pens in a barn, just like his cattle.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
In a TikTok shared by Glamour on Thursday, Oct, 1, the singer and actress walked in on their 2024 Women of the Year shoot, which her mom, Mandy Teefey, was a part of.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The two brothers kiss on the lips in one scene, while another moment shows their mother walking in on them showering together.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
In one of the movie’s most effective and unpleasant scenes, Marvin walks in on an auction where Hackman has his young virgins (including one played by a young Sissy Spacek in her film debut) in pens in a barn, just like his cattle.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Walk in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20in%20on. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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