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
Kristinakris-TEE-nah (German)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, German, Slovene, Czech, Lithuanian, Serbian, Croatian, Faroese,
Aldred['ɔ:lrid]
SelaSEE-lə (English)Biblical
Pernel-English (Archaic)
Auchinleck['ɔ:kin'lek]
Kazik-Polish