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talk (one's) way out of (something)

To use charming or persuasive speech in order to avoid something, especially punishment. I still can't believe you were able to talk your way out of that drunk-driving ticket. Don't think you can talk your way out of doing the dishes tonight!See also: of, out, talk, way

talk one's way out of something

to get out of something by verbal persuasion. You are in a mess and you can't talk your way out of it. If I get into some sort of problem, I will try to talk my way out of it.See also: of, out, talk, way

talk your way out of something/out of doing something

make excuses and give reasons for not doing something; manage to get yourself out of a difficult situation: He tried to talk his way out of it by saying someone else was responsible. Id like to see her talk her way out of this one (= the present trouble).See also: of, out, something, talk, way
See also:
  • talk (one's) way out of (something)
  • talk way out of
  • talk (one's) way into (something or some place)
  • Eskimo
  • lumber
  • sawdust
  • (someone) could sell an icebox to an Eskimo
  • (someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill
  • (someone) could sell ice to Eskimos
  • a smooth operator

talk your way out of something

get out of a difficult situation by giving a clever explanation: "Whew! I think I managed to talk our way out of that one!"