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
But speaking out of turn on the stand could be very bad for him in an actual court of law.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2024
One man told me "he's from a good family, who've lived here for years", but people were nervous to speak out of turn, worried about upsetting Charley's family.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2023
So far, members have largely respected Ms. Johnson’s authority, not speaking out of turn and keeping their nomination speeches and votes within a respectful length and tone.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
The Chancellor gave me the same look Hemme had earned before for speaking out of turn, but I bulled ahead.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
