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
GeorgGE-awrk (German), YE-ory (Swedish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Estonian
ErickER-ikEnglish
Cvetko-Slovene
Palomapah-LO-mahSpanish
GnaeusGNIE-uws (Ancient Roman), NIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Huan-Chinese