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Definition |
to say something untimely |
Examples |
1) He spoke out of turn while I was
on the phone.
2) He accidentally spoke out of turn
and shared confidential information. |
Etymology |
The term originates from the idea of
someone speaking at a time when they shouldn't, like breaking the
established order of conversation. |
Synonyms |
talk out of place, talk out of line |
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