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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, waytalk 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, waytalk 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, waySee 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!"
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