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to speak out of turn
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to say something inappropriate at the wrong time
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During the meeting, he spoke out of turn and derailed the discussion by bringing up unrelated topics.
I'm sorry if I spoke out of turn, but I thought you already knew.
The teacher corrected the student for talking out of turn by assigning them extra homework.
It's important to think before you speak to avoid speaking out of turn in a formal setting.
The strict grandmother scolded her granddaughter for speaking out of turn, saying that children should be seen and not heard to emphasize the importance of obedience and respect for elders.
