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
MeesMAY:SDutch
AprilAY-prilEnglish
Augustusə-GUS-təs (English), ow-KHUYS-tus (Dutch)Ancient Roman, Dutch
Aco-Macedonian, Serbian
Ozi-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Meredydd-Welsh