edgewise

American  

[ej-wahyz] / ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz /

Also edgeways

adverb

1. with the edge forward; in the direction of the edge.

2. sideways.

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idioms

1. get a word in edgewise,  to succeed in entering a conversation or expressing one's opinion in spite of competition or opposition.

   There were so many people talking at once that I couldn't get a word in edgewise.

edgewise More Idioms  

1. see get a word in edgewise.

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Etymology

Origin of edgewise

First recorded in 1560–70; edge + -wise

Example Sentences

But not before papa Ozzy got a few words in edgewise.

From Los Angeles Times

The show assembled a panel of faux-MSNBC hosts who couldn't get a word in edgewise over constant breaking news alerts that Trump offered a trade of Connecticut for Italy or declared a "war on sharks."

From Salon

But he did not have good answers, even on those rare occasions when he was allowed to get in a word edgewise.

From Washington Post

There are moments when you almost wish Castillo would stop talking so you can get a word in edgewise.

From Los Angeles Times

The current president barely gets a word in edgewise.

From Seattle Times