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
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
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
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
I felt so happy I spoke out of turn.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
