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get a word in

Verb CEFR C2

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.
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See also

get a word in edgeways get a word in edgewise get a wriggle on get about get above oneself get across

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