talk out of
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As a parent, the first time I saw one of my sons talk out of their posterior on a subject they knew nothing about, I laughed.
From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025
He tried politely to get the requisite small talk out of the way, and despite my nervousness, I was game.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024
“And I feel like, aren’t we supposed to take care of our family? So you can’t talk out of both sides of your mouth. Stand up when you see someone getting bullied in your family.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022
Just as you would try to keep fat talk out of your fitness posts, make sure that your “I’m trying to eat better” posts are never about weight.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2021
“We don't interrupt. We don't talk out of turn. We speak when spoken to. This is the Arcanum standard.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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