get a word in edgewise

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/    美 /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To break into or participate in a conversation, especially where there is much interruption by other speakers. US,derogatory,usually
    — Everyone was talking at once. I couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

词形变化

gets a word in edgewise present,singular,third-person getting a word in edgewise participle,present got a word in edgewise past got a word in edgewise UK,participle,past gotten a word in edgewise US,participle,past get a word in edgeways alternative

词源

The use of the word edgewise or edgeways (“with the edge facing in the direction of movement”) is metaphorical, suggesting that the gap or opportunity for a person to speak is very slim.
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