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
Karolinekah-ro-LEE-nə (German)German, Danish, Norwegian
Adcocks['ædkɔks]
Miguela-Spanish, Portuguese
JannaYAHN-nah (Dutch, Finnish), JAN-ə (English)Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, English
Rosairero-ZERFrench
SpikeSPIEKEnglish (Rare)