(informal) to get a word in edgewise

plural of mise en situation

as a consequence of, due to

capable of, ready to, in the way of, in a position to do (something)

(intransitive, vulgar) to go awry, to hit the fan, to go to shit

under no circumstances, on no account

in a way, kind of, sort of, somewhat, so to speak

(informal, of a person) in a bad state, unwell, ailing, beleaguered

by way of, as

(transitive, figurative) to keep someone on their toes; to keep someone in bated breath, to keep someone in a state of uncertainty, be it hopeful or fearful