Meaning of the word "speak out of turn" in English
What does "speak out of turn" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
speak out of turn
US /spiːk aʊt əv tɜːrn/
UK /spiːk aʊt əv tɜːrn/
Idiom
1.
to say something inappropriate or at the wrong time, especially something that should have been kept secret or that was not one's place to say
Example:
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I hope I didn't speak out of turn when I mentioned the new project.
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He tends to speak out of turn, which often gets him into trouble.
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