get a word in edgewise and get a word in edgeways

Fig. to manage to say something when other people are talking and ignoring you. (Often in the negative. Alludes to trying to "squeeze" a word into a running conversation.) It was such an exciting conversation that I could hardly get a word in edgewise. Mary talks so fast that nobody can get a word in edgeways.

See also: and, edgeways, edgewise, get, word

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Rutendo	-	Southern African, Shona
Veva	-	English
Bronagh	-	Irish
Korrine	kə-REEN	English (Rare)
Sparrow	SPAR-o	English (Rare)
Boyko	-	Bulgarian