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get a word in edgewise

Idiom Conversation

Meaning

to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others

Example Sentences

"He talked so much that no one could get a word in edgewise."

Related Expressions

Take the wind out of someone's sails

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.

break into

to enter a new field or profession successfully

take a chill pill

to calm down or relax; to not overreact

Wait for the dust to settle

Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.

Fashion victim

Someone who follows fashion trends blindly

The longest journey begins with a single step

Any big task starts with a small action.