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Talk out of Meaning in English

expression

ˈtɔk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
TAWK OW-t uhv
tˈɔːk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
TAWK OW-t ov

Definición

To persuade someone not to do something.

Uso & Matices

Informal, always includes an object ('talk someone out of'). Often followed by a verb in '-ing' form ('talk out of going'). Similar to 'dissuade', but more commonly used in conversation. Do not confuse with 'talk over' (discuss or interrupt).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She talked him out of quitting his job.

basic

I tried to talk my friend out of buying a new phone.

basic

The teacher talked us out of cheating on the test.

basic

You’ll never talk me out of dessert—I love chocolate too much!

natural

His parents finally talked him out of moving abroad alone.

natural

We tried to talk her out of taking that risky job, but she wouldn’t listen.

natural