to get a word in edgewise

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to succeed in expressing an opinion in a conversation, in spite of constant speech from another or others; as, he talked incessantly and I couldn't get a word in edgewise.

See also: Edgeways

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edgeways

edgewise

Poor Gilbert hardly had a chance to get a word in edgewise.

Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context

The baggage-camel had been bobbing his head to and fro for some time past, anxious to get a word in edgewise.

The Jungle Book by Kipling, Rudyard View in context

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to get a word in edgewise
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