get a word in edgeways
Squeeze in comment
To get a word in edgeways is to manage to say something when someone else is dominating the conversation.
Usually appears in negative constructions: She talked so much I couldn't get a word in edgeways.
The image is of squeezing words through a narrow opening.
Also *edgewise* in American English.
- interruptBreak in upon
- get a word inContribute to ongoing talk
- speakProduce words aloud
- talk overExamine through conversation
- discussTalk about thoroughly
interject · butt in · talk · break in · express · debate · chatter · cut in · communicate · chime in · turn-taking · mention · pipe up · utter · silenced · conversation · shout · listening skills
get a word in edgewayshold the floor
Speak without yielding
be silent · hold one's tongue · remain silent · hold forth · talk someone's ear off
get a word in edgewaysfilibuster
Delaying tactic through speech
pontificate · hold court · have the floor · grandstand · monologue
getting, getter, words, wording, worded, wordless, wordy, edges, edginess