VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Get A Word In Edgewise

Meaning:

Be able to say something while someone else is talking a lot

Examples:

  • Well, that's because Kevin never let you get a word in edgewise.
  • Eh, she didn't let the liquor get a word in edgewise.
  • Not that she would get a word in edgewise.
  • Every 30 years, Margaret lets me get a word in edgewise.
  • During the day they don't let me get a word in edgewise.
  • Can't anyone in this family get a word in edgewise?
  • First, you let your teacher get a word in edgewise.
  • You don't even let me get a word in edgewise.
  • You don't even let me get a word in edgewise.
  • I haven't let you get a word in edgewise.