reason with
reason with (one)
To discuss something with one in a reasonable, logical way in order to achieve an agreement or understanding. Thankfully I was able to reason with the police officer, and he let us off with a warning instead of arresting us. You're wasting your time trying to reason with Dan—he's going to do what he wants,
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
reason with someone
to discuss something with someone, seeking a reasonable solution to a problem. Try to reason with Jill. If she won't listen, forget her. You cannot reason with someone who is so narrow-minded.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
reason with
v.
To attempt to come to an agreement or understanding with someone through logical discussion: The kids did not want to learn to swim, but I reasoned with them until they agreed to take lessons.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- reason with (one)
- stand to reason
- it stands to reason
- bring (someone or something) into action
- bring into action
- make bail
- veer toward
- veer toward (someone or something)
- within walking distance
- (with)in walking distance (of someone or something)