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/
Korean meaning: 대화 중에 (특히 다른 사람들이 많이 말할 때) 한 마디 끼워넣다, 말할 기회를 얻다
Korean pronunciation: **겟** 어 **워드** 인
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
to manage to say something during a conversation, especially when others are talking a lot
Finally heard when she gets a word in!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
이 숙어는 'get'(얻다)와 'word'(말), 'in'(안으로)이 결합하여 '말을 안으로 집어넣다', 즉 대화에 말을 끼워넣는다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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!”
“He finally managed to get a word in and asked about the schedule.”
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