Talk your way out of something/of doing something
phrase
To use persuasive or deceptive speech to avoid a particular situation or responsibility.
He managed to talk his way out of doing his chores for the week.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of trouble
- talk her way out of work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To persuade someone not to punish or criticize you by giving them reasons or excuses.
Even though she was late, she managed to talk her way out of it by explaining about the heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of penalty
- talk her way out of criticism
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To avoid or escape from a difficult or unwanted situation by means of clever or persuasive talk.
He managed to talk his way out of the sticky situation at work.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of dilemma
- talk her way out of predicament
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To use persuasive or deceptive speech to avoid a particular situation or responsibility.
He managed to talk his way out of doing his chores for the week.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of trouble
- talk her way out of work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To persuade someone not to punish or criticize you by giving them reasons or excuses.
Even though she was late, she managed to talk her way out of it by explaining about the heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of penalty
- talk her way out of criticism
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To avoid or escape from a difficult or unwanted situation by means of clever or persuasive talk.
He managed to talk his way out of the sticky situation at work.
Often appears as...
- talk his way out of dilemma
- talk her way out of predicament
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Persuasion Skill
This phrase often implies that the speaker has a high level of skill in convincing others.
She can talk her way out of any duty; she's so persuasive.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Deception
Be cautious using this phrase to avoid implying dishonesty or manipulation in sensitive situations.
He didn't want to lie, so he didn't try to talk his way out of the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/2Persuasion Skill
This phrase often implies that the speaker has a high level of skill in convincing others.
She can talk her way out of any duty; she's so persuasive.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Deception
Be cautious using this phrase to avoid implying dishonesty or manipulation in sensitive situations.
He didn't want to lie, so he didn't try to talk his way out of the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/2Persuasion Skill
This phrase often implies that the speaker has a high level of skill in convincing others.
She can talk her way out of any duty; she's so persuasive.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Deception
Be cautious using this phrase to avoid implying dishonesty or manipulation in sensitive situations.
He didn't want to lie, so he didn't try to talk his way out of the consequences.
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