Katie Anh
2022-05-24 11:05
To get a word in edgewise spoken language verb phrase
Used to describe the action of expressing one's opinions although others are dominating the conversation.
Only when Rosy paused in her monologue did I have a chance to get a word in edgewise about my vacation.
They kept taking turns to speak and didn't let James get a word in edgewise at the debate.
Rachel is such a talkative person. She talked too much that I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
For God's sake, Susan, would you stop for a while and let me get a word in edgewise?
Used to emphasize what you are saying
To take someone's attention away from, or interfere with what they are doing, so that they are unable to do it well
If you say you be/come up against a brick wall, you mean that you are unable to go on or change because some obstacles impede you.
1. To say or do something that makes someone talking stop.
2. To end something suddenly.
The verb "get" should be conjugated with its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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