win round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Gradually gain someone's support or affection
Why “round”? Someone slowly changes their mind and agrees.
“She won the sceptics round.”
“The new coach won the players round.”
Don't confuse with
Win round means gradually gain someone's support or affection. Win back means regain something you previously lost.
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“She won the sceptics round.” What does it mean?
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win back
A contrast learners often mix up
Regain something you previously lost
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
talk round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Convince someone through conversation
win over
Same base verb: win
Persuade someone to your side
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