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
“In Samoan culture, you never talk out of turn,” Moenoa said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024
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
“I don’t want to talk out of school.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2018
I did the worksheets, lined up, followed directions, answered when I was called on, didn’t talk out of turn, and it was just fine.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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