out of turn

1. Not in the proper order or sequence, as in When her doubles partner began to serve out of turn, their opponents called the umpire . [Late 1800s]

2. In an inappropriate manner or at an inappropriate time, as in I may be out of turn telling you, but shorts are not permitted in the restaurant . [First half of 1900s] Also see speak out of turn .

Example Sentences

He set the fastest lap on his first run in final qualifying, despite brushing the wall out of Turn 17, and then lowered it by 0.007secs on his second run.

From BBC

The pair have had a frosty relationship since the Italian managed Guardiola for a short time at Roma in 2002, and the 78-year-old felt the Spaniard spoke out of turn.

From BBC

One woman was escorted out by a pair of police officers for yelling and speaking out of turn.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, we’re not sure he was entirely speaking out of turn here.

From Slate

“In Samoan culture, you never talk out of turn,” Moenoa said.

From Los Angeles Times