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speak out of turn

[speak out of turn] {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit an indiscretion. * /You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione's old furniture; she considers herself quite a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take a turn

[take a turn] {v. phr.} To become different; change. * /Mary's fever suddenly took a bad turn./ * /The story took an odd turn./ Often used with "for the better" […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in turn

[in turn] {adv. phr.} According to a settled order; each following another. * /Each man in turn got up and spoke./ * /Two teachers supervised the lunch hour in turn./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of turn

[out of turn] {adv. phr.} 1. Not in regular order; at the wrong time. * /John played out of turn./ * /By taking a day off out of turn, Bob […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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