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
Erastos-Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Rodionrah-dee-ONRussian
Rohan (2)-Literature
LyraLIE-rə (English), LEE-rə (English)Astronomy
Margit-Hungarian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Estonian
Uthyr-Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance