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
To be fair, Munguia has always been respectful of his opponents and is not known for talking out of turn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2024
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 glared at Hemme, chastising him silently for speaking out of turn, then turned back to me.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
