Meaning of get a word in | Babel Free
Definitions
Ellipsis of get a word in edgewise.
US, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Examples
“If he ever gets a word in, it'll be a major Italian victory.”
“Don't know. Even if I wanted to know, couldn't get a word in with Lashawn long enough to ask. Woman talks a blue streak.”
“Sidekick Starmer can’t get a word in as The Donald dominates world’s most one-sided double act [title]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.