argue way out of

argue (one's) way out (of something)

To escape a problem or punishment by a clever or otherwise effective argument or explanation. How did she argue her way out of yet another speeding ticket? I am absolutely furious with you. There is no way you can just argue your way out this time.
See also: argue, out, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

argue one's way out of something

 and argue one's way out
to talk and get oneself free of a problem. You can't argue your way out of this! It's a problem, and there is no way that you can argue your way out.
See also: argue, of, out, way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • argue (one's) way out (of something)
  • clever boots
  • clever clogs
  • clog
  • clever
  • (as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys
  • have a corner on the market
  • (as) sharp as a whip
  • (as) smart as a whip
  • smart as a whip