Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.
Source: tatoeba (72078)
Edgewise
/ˈɛdʒwaɪz/
Synonyms for "edgewise" (30 found)
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Adverb(3 words)
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12 entriesedgewise alignmentedgewise along the shelfedgewise cutedgewise grooveedgewise insertionedgewise motionedgewise movementedgewise orientationedgewise past the guardedgewise patternedgewise seamslide edgewise
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Tom kept talking and didn't let Mary get a word in edgewise.
Source: tatoeba (1028441)
Tom had something he wanted to say. However, he couldn't fit a word in edgewise.
Source: tatoeba (1093794)
Everyone was talking at once, so I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Source: tatoeba (3597649)
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