edge in

To insert, work, or force something or oneself into a narrow margin of available time or space. I usually go unnoticed at the board meetings, but I managed to edge in a few suggestions before the time was up. The party was packed, and I didn't really know anyone, so I edged in and took a place by the corner.

edge in

Work into a limited space or time; move gradually or hesitantly; insert. For example, The train was crowded but I managed to edge in, or Everyone was talking at once and he barely managed to edge in a word. [Mid-1600s] Also see get a word in edgewise.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Abell	['eibel]
Bennie	['beni]
Ferdinanda	fer-dee-NAHN-dah (German)	Italian, German
Flossie	FLAWS-ee	English
Bernstein	['bə:nstain]
Lucille	loo-SEEL	French, English