speaks out of turn
Talks without permission
To speak out of turn is to say something at an inappropriate time or without proper authority to do so.
The phrase comes from games where players act in sequence—speaking out of turn violates the expected order.
More broadly, it means offering opinions or information when one shouldn't: I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but I think this plan will fail.
The expression often serves as a polite hedge before saying something potentially unwelcome.
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- loose cannonUnpredictably dangerous person
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- jump the gunStart before permitted
- impolitenessLack of good manners
breach · faux pas · social gaffe · foot in mouth · hierarchy · chain of command · authority · decorum · tactlessness · blurting · timing · out of line · protocol · break the rules · boldness · manners · dominance · rebellion
speaks out of turnholds one's peace
Remains deliberately silent
keeps one's counsel · bites one's tongue · stays in one's lane
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