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
Haley['heili]
ValentinVAH-len-teen (German), vah-lyen-TEEN (Russian), vah-leen-TEEN (Russian)French, Romanian, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, Slovene, Croatian,
Kyung-Jagyung-jahKorean
ĐUraĐA-Serbian, Croatian (Archaic)
NadÈGe-French
Dyer['daiə]