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 outto 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.
- 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