Meaning of the word "talk someone out of something" in English
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talk someone out of something
US /tɑːk ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈaʊt əv ˌsʌm.θɪŋ/
UK /tɑːk ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈaʊt əv ˌsʌm.θɪŋ/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to persuade someone not to do something
Example:
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I tried to talk him out of quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.
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Her friends talked her out of buying that expensive car.
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