'to get a word in edgewise' definitions:

Definition of 'to get a word in edgewise'

From: GCIDE

Edgeways \Edge"ways\, Edgewise \Edge"wise\, adv. With the edge towards anything; in the direction of the edge. [1913 Webster]
to get a word in edgewise to succeed in expressing an opinion in a conversation, in spite of constant speech from another or others; as, he talked incessantly and I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Note: the form edgeways is now uncommon. [PJC]
Glad to get in a word, as they say, edgeways. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]