co-opt (one) into (something)
co-opt (one) into (something)
To convince one to take a certain action or position. I think he was beginning to see the benefits of our plan, but we'll never co-opt him into it now that you've insulted him!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
co-opt someone into something
to convince someone of a differing view to adopt one's position or philosophy. They tried to co-opt the students into rioting. There is no point in trying to co-opt them into it. They are too clever.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- Co
- co-opt into
- opt
- backfire
- backfire on
- backfire on someone
- a leopard cannot change its spots
- a leopard can't change his spots
- a leopard does not change its spots
- a leopard doesn't change its spots