talk round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Convince someone through conversation
Why “round”? Someone slowly changes their mind and agrees.
“I talked her round eventually.”
“Omar talked the landlord round.”
Don't confuse with
Talk round means convince someone through conversation. Talk about means discuss a particular subject.
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“I talked her round eventually.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
talk about
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a particular subject
bring round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Persuade someone to change their opinion; Help someone regain consciousness
come round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Visit someone briefly at their home; Eventually accept a different point of view; Regain consciousness after fainting or anaesthesia
get round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Travel from one place to another, especially when difficult; Persuade someone to do what you want by gentle means; Find a way to deal with or avoid a problem or rule; Finally find time to do something postponed
win round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Gradually gain someone's support or affection
talk around
Same base verb: talk
Discuss without addressing directly
talk back
Same base verb: talk
Reply rudely to authority
talk down
Same base verb: talk
Persuade someone in a difficult situation to calm down
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