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
Maybe I am speaking out of turn, but I don't think I would have any interest in working with another driver now.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 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
During pretrial meetings, DePape has remained calm and composed, occasionally talking with his attorneys but never speaking out of turn.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Why had his master let him sleep on out of turn, right on till evening?
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
