Edgewise

Synonyms of edgewise

• sideways
• obliquely
• horizontally

Antonyms of edgewise

• directly
• straight
• vertically

Collocations of edgewise

edgewise

Frequency: 80 %

He couldn't get a word in edgewise during the meeting.

edgewise

Frequency: 65 %

She wouldn't let him speak a word edgewise.

edgewise

Frequency: 60 %

She constantly interrupted him, never letting him speak a word in edgewise.

edgewise

Frequency: 50 %

She spoke quickly, not allowing anyone else to get a word in edgewise.

edgewise

Frequency: 40 %

He managed to get a few words in edgewise before she interrupted him.

Idiomatic Expressions for edgewise

• Phrase: not get a word in edgewise
  Meaning: to not have the opportunity to speak or express one's opinion in a conversation where others are dominating the conversation
  Usage: She was talking so much that I couldn't get a word in edgewise.