get a word in edgeways
The phrase "get a word in edgeways" means to struggle or find it difficult to speak or contribute to a conversation because others are speaking so much or so loudly. It describes a situation where it is challenging to interject one's opinion or voice amidst the continuous flow of conversation from others.
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