Argue out of doing
phrase
To persuade someone not to do something.
I tried to argue him out of quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.

Often appears as...
- argue someone out of an idea
- argue someone out of a decision
phrase
To persuade someone not to do something.
I tried to argue him out of quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.

Often appears as...
- argue someone out of an idea
- argue someone out of a decision
Definition 1 of 1

Persuasive Intent
The phrase is used when trying to convince someone to change their mind about an action.

She argued her friend out of doing a risky bungee jump.
Negative Connotation
It often implies the action being discouraged is negative or undesirable.

He argued me out of doing the prank, saying it could hurt someone's feelings.
Emotional Weight
This phrase may carry an emotional impact, showing care or concern.

My sister argued me out of doing the solo trip, worrying about my safety.
Persuasive Intent
The phrase is used when trying to convince someone to change their mind about an action.

She argued her friend out of doing a risky bungee jump.
Negative Connotation
It often implies the action being discouraged is negative or undesirable.

He argued me out of doing the prank, saying it could hurt someone's feelings.
Emotional Weight
This phrase may carry an emotional impact, showing care or concern.

My sister argued me out of doing the solo trip, worrying about my safety.
Persuasive Intent
The phrase is used when trying to convince someone to change their mind about an action.

She argued her friend out of doing a risky bungee jump.
Negative Connotation
It often implies the action being discouraged is negative or undesirable.

He argued me out of doing the prank, saying it could hurt someone's feelings.
Emotional Weight
This phrase may carry an emotional impact, showing care or concern.

My sister argued me out of doing the solo trip, worrying about my safety.
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