How to Pronounce "argue down"
expression
ˈɑɹɡju/ /ˈdaʊn
AHR-gyoo DOWN
ˈɑːɡjuː/ /dˈaʊn
AAH-gyoo DOWN
Definition
To defeat someone in a discussion or debate by using stronger arguments or reasoning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹɡju/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ˈɑːɡjuː/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-gyoo DOWN
UK
AAH-gyoo DOWN
Listen in Context
He managed to argue down his opponent in the debate.
She tried to argue down the price at the market.
It’s hard to argue down someone who knows all the facts.
No matter what I said, I couldn’t argue down my boss in the meeting.