edgewise
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3.
get a word in edgewise, to succeed in entering a conversation or expressing one's opinion in spite of competition or opposition: There were so many people talking at once that I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
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edgeways or esp (US and Canadian) edgewise (ˈɛdʒˌweɪz, ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adv | |
| 1. | with the edge forwards or uppermost: they carried the piano in edgeways |
| 2. | on, by, with, or towards the edge: he held it edgeways |
| 3. | (usually used with a negative) get a word in edgeways to succeed in interrupting a conversation in which someone else is talking incessantly |
| edgewise or esp (US and Canadian) edgewise | |
| —adv | |
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Edgewise
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
If there is a history, the local gossips won't let you get a word in edgewise.
The others consider the question and finally get a word in edgewise.
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