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
Aliah-English (Rare)
TiitusTEE:-toos (Finnish)Finnish, Estonian
Valeriavah-LE-ryah (Italian), bah-LE-ryah (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Romanian, German, Ancient Roman
Vibol-Khmer
Ariadnaah-RYAHD-nah (Spanish, Polish)Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Polish
CorwinKAWR-winEnglish