Idiom: talk someone into something

Meaning

Idiom: talk someone into something

to persuade someone to do something

Note: the opposite idiom (to dissuade someone) is to talk someone OUT of doing something.

Example sentences

— I wish I had gone with Sandy to buy her car—the salesperson talked her into purchasing the most expensive model.

— Please stop asking—you’re not going to talk me into letting you go out with your friends tonight.

— Don't try to talk me into coming home for Thanksgiving. I've already promised to go to my roommate's family's home in Aspen.

— Do you think you could talk your sister into babysitting for us this weekend?

— You're not going to talk me into going away for spring break. I'm not interested in drinking and partying for a week.

— Unfortunately, her boss talked her into taking on another project so she'll be working late for the next few months.

— If your boyfriend is trying to talk you into taking drugs, perhaps you need to find a new boyfriend.

— My parents are really glad that I talked them into downsizing to a townhouse. They've saved a lot of money and now have access to tennis courts and a pool.

— My boss is upset the director talked her into hiring a consultant to write a grant proposal for us. The consultant is incompetent and we are approaching the deadline.

— Remember that you are the one that talked me into not buying flight insurance. We're probably going to lose $2,200.

— I've tried to talk my brother into having a longer engagement but this has only made him more determined to get married right away.

Synonyms

coax someone into something
put ideas into someone's head
bring someone around
sweet talk someone into

Antonym

talk someone out of doing something

Idiom: talk someone into something

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