get a word in — to manage to say something during a conversation, especially when others are talking a lot
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to manage to say something during a conversation, especially when others are talking a lot
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ə wɜːrd ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My mom talks so fast on the phone that I can't get a word in!
- During the meeting, the boss barely let anyone get a word in.
- My chatty neighbor talks for hours - I'm lucky if I can get a word in!
get a word in
VERB[/ɡet ə wɜːrd ɪn/]
to manage to say something during a conversation, especially when others are talking a lot
💡 Concept
to manage to say something during a conversation, especially when others are talking a lot
🎵 Rhyme
Finally heard when she gets a word in!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡet ə wɜːrd ɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡet ə wɜːd ɪn/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
wordheardbird
word
heard
bird
🔗Collocations
barely get a word in
can't get a word in
hardly get a word in
get a word in edgeways
struggle to get a word in
manage to get a word in
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom talks so fast on the phone that I can't get a word in!”
“During the meeting, the boss barely let anyone get a word in.”
😄 Fun example
“My chatty neighbor talks for hours - I'm lucky if I can get a word in!”
“He finally managed to get a word in and asked about the schedule.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
interruptinterjectbutt inchime incut in
Antonyms
stay silentlisten quietlyhold back
Related
speak uphave a sayvoice opinionconversationdialogue
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