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to get a word in edgewise
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to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech
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What is the origin of the idiom "get a word in edgewise" and when to use it?

The idiom "get a word in edgewise" originated from the notion of inserting a remark or comment into a conversation, even when it seems difficult due to the constant flow of talk from others. The phrase suggests that the speaker is managing to slip their words into the narrow spaces ("edgewise") between the ongoing conversation. It is often used to convey the challenge of contributing to a discussion when others are dominating the conversation with their words.

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Every time we meet for coffee, she talks so much that it's hard to get a word in edgewise.
During the heated debate, I struggled to get a word in edgewise as everyone was expressing their opinions passionately.
In the lively family reunion, it was challenging for the quiet cousin to get a word in edgewise among the boisterous relatives.
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