How to Pronounce "argue your way out"
expression
AHR-gyoo yor WAY OWT
AH-gyoo yaw WAY OWT
Definition
To escape blame, trouble, or a difficult situation by using clever reasoning or arguments, instead of admitting fault or accepting consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹɡju/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ˈɑːɡjuː/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-gyoo yor WAY OWT
UK
AH-gyoo yaw WAY OWT
Listen in Context
He tried to argue his way out of doing his homework.
You can't always argue your way out of trouble.
She managed to argue her way out of being late.
Stop trying to argue your way out—just admit you made a mistake.