een speld tussen krijgen

Etymology
Literally, “to get a pin between (something)”. Compare.

Verb

 * 1)  to be unclear, refutable or debatable
 * 2)  to get a word in edgewise
 * 1)  to get a word in edgewise

Usage notes

 * Tussen typically requires an argument, (from ),  (from ) and  are among those frequently used.
 * Often used in the negative with instead of :
 * Speld can be replaced with for the second sense.
 * Speld can be replaced with for the second sense.