Speak out of turn

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phrase

To say something when it's not your turn, or that's inappropriate or not asked for.

I don't want to speak out of turn, but I think we're headed in the wrong direction.
Visual representation of "speak out of turn" - To say something when it's not your turn, or that's inappropriate or not asked for.

Often appears as...

  • do not speak out of turn
  • i hope i'm not speaking out of turn

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Idiomatic

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Speak Without Permission

The phrase often relates to saying something in a discussion without waiting for your turn or permission.

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During the meeting, John began to speak out of turn and the manager had to remind him to wait his turn.
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Impolite Connotation

Using this phrase can imply that someone's behavior is impolite or disrespectful.

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She was offended because he spoke out of turn, cutting off her sentence.
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Inappropriate Content

It might also refer to saying something inappropriate or not suitable for the situation.

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I didn’t mean to speak out of turn by mentioning his financial issues at the party.
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