out of turn

Idioms  

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 .

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out of turn

Manouchehri objected that the remarks were out of turn for public comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2025

The US pair of Kelly Roberts and Pat Hurst claimed that, even though their opponent was off the green, she had played out of turn because their ball was further away on the putting surface.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024

So far, members have largely respected Ms. Johnson’s authority, not speaking out of turn and keeping their nomination speeches and votes within a respectful length and tone.

From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

"He was planning to send the boy to Dragonstone for fostering, you know . . . oh, but I'm speaking out of turn."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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