talk out of turn
Breach conversational protocol
To talk out of turn is to speak when it's not your place to do so—either literally, as when someone interrupts a formal proceeding, or more commonly, by saying something inappropriate or presumptuous: I hope I'm not talking out of turn, but I think the project is doomed.
The phrase often serves as a polite hedge before offering unsolicited opinions.
- loose lipOne who reveals secrets
- spill the beansReveal confidential information
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
faux pas · insubordination · breach · indiscretion · step out of line · cross the line · manners · rudeness · blurt out · interruption · oversharing · foot in mouth · jump the gun · slip-up · inappropriate · dish the dirt · protocol · impoliteness
- expressions for speaking rashlyfoot in mouth, speak too soon, blurt out, let slip
talk out of turnwait your turn
Defer to those ahead
hold your tongue · keep quiet · listen · defer · bite your tongue
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