out of turn

Example Sentences

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In one viral TikTok video, members of a senior-living community accuse their ex-friend of foul play: taking tiles out of turn and refusing to reveal her “winning” hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The pair have had a frosty relationship since the Italian managed Guardiola for a short time at Roma in 2002, and the 78-year-old felt the Spaniard spoke out of turn.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

Still, we’re not sure he was entirely speaking out of turn here.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2025

He added, “I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn or did not speak up for what is right.”

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024

"There's too much talking out of turn," Ralph said, "because we can't have proper assemblies if you don't stick to the rules."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding