phrasal verb🧩 phrasal verb
talk into
to persuade someone
What it means
To persuade someone to do something they were not initially keen on, often by giving reasons or being convincing. The opposite is 'talk out of', meaning to persuade someone not to do something.
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Examples
- She talked me into trying yoga, and now I love it.
- I can't believe you talked him into singing karaoke last night.
- Don't let her talk you into spending more than you can afford.
- He was talked into joining the committee against his better judgement.
Where it comes from
Inseparable three-word phrasal verb: the person comes between 'talk' and 'into', followed by a verb in -ing form. Usually neutral or slightly negative in tone.
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