OUT OF TURN Definition & Meaning

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out of turn

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]
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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The pair have had a frosty relationship since the Italian managed Guardiola for a short time at Roma in 2002, and the 78-year-old felt the Spaniard spoke out of turn.

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One woman was escorted out by a pair of police officers for yelling and speaking out of turn.

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

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“In Samoan culture, you never talk out of turn,” Moenoa said.

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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.

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