Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-a-word-in-edgewise
idiom
/ɡɛt ə wɜrd ɪn ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/
Definition
To manage to speak or express oneself in a conversation where someone else dominates.
Examples
- In the meeting, I couldn’t get a word in edgewise because my boss kept interrupting me.
- Whenever we play group games, John takes over the conversation, and it’s hard for anyone else to get a word in edgewise.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a person struggles to contribute their thoughts or opinions because another person is talking excessively or not allowing interruptions.
Synonyms
- break in
- interrupt
- chip in
