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Значение идиомы out of turn
[out of turn] {adv. phr.} 1. Not in regular order; at the wrongtime.
John played out of turn.
By taking a day off out of turn, Bob got the schedule mixed up.
2. Too hastily or wrongly; at thewrong time or place; so as to annoy others.
Dick loses friends byspeaking out of turn.
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