argue (one's) way out (of)



argue (one's) way out (of)

To escape a problem or punishment by a clever or otherwise effective argument or explanation. How did she argue her way out of yet another speeding ticket? I am absolutely furious with you; there is no way you can just argue your way out this time.
See also: argue, out, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AfËRditaah-fər-DEET-ahAlbanian
Zhivko-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Haizea-Basque
LetÍCiale-TEE-zyə (Portuguese), le-CHEE-zyə (Brazilian Portuguese)Portuguese
SÉGolÈNe-French
Ludovikoloo-do-VEE-koEsperanto