maneuver out of
maneuver (one) out of (something)
To cause one to lose something or to not do something through subtle, duplicitous, or fraudulent manipulation. She maneuvered her siblings out of accepting their rights to their parents' estate so that she would have sole control over it.
See also: maneuver, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
maneuver someone out of something
to trick someone out of getting or achieving something. Are you trying to maneuver me out of the running for the job?' The runner maneuvered her opponent out of first place.
See also: maneuver, of, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (one) could use (something)
- (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
- (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)
- (one) never would have guessed
- (one) won't hear of (something)
- all right
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (one's) heart is set on (something)