That chatty and conversational single might seem like a barrel of laughs at first, but you might find it hard to get a word in edgeways as they proceed to talk about me, me, me. (freeandsingle.com)
When you meet this person for a date, you'll be lucky to get a word in edgeways as they're not in the least bit interested in finding out about you — they'll be talking non stop about the great new flat they've just bought, the expensive holiday they've just booked or the great job they've been headhunted for. (heysaturday.co)
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt had trouble getting a word in edgeways yesterday when MPs debated the controversial ban on smoking in public places. (politics.co.uk)