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
Still, we’re not sure he was entirely speaking out of turn here.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2025
Maybe I am speaking out of turn, but I don't think I would have any interest in working with another driver now.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
During pretrial meetings, DePape has remained calm and composed, occasionally talking with his attorneys but never speaking out of turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
I felt so happy I spoke out of turn.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
