speak out of turn

A form of talk out of turn — To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.

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Meanings

verbspeak out of turn (third-person singular simple present speaks out of turn, present participle speaking out of turn, simple past spoke out of turn, past participle spoken out of turn)

present singular third person speaks out of turn · participle present speaking out of turn · past spoke out of turn · participle past spoken out of turn

  1. alternativeAlternative form of talk out of turn.
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