talk around

Related to talk around: for the most part, in favor of, talk out, set out

talk around

1. To dodge or avoid speaking directly about something. He keeps talking around the issue of workplace morale whenever I bring it up with him during these meetings. I wish journalists wouldn't let these politicians talk around their questions like that.
2. To coax, cajole, or persuade someone to do or take part in something. I can't believe I let him talk me around to lending him my car for the weekend. Remember the reasons why you're quitting—don't let them talk you around!
See also: around, talk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

talk around something

to talk, but avoid talking directly about the subject. You are just talking around the matter! I want a straight answer! He never really said anything. He just talked around the issue.
See also: around, talk
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

talk around

Also, talk round. Persuade, as in I talked him around to my point of view, or He had a hard time talking them round, but they finally agreed to postpone the tournament. Also see talk into.
See also: around, talk
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

talk around

v.
1. To speak indirectly about something: The politician just talked around the issue and never answered the question.
2. To persuade someone of something: I talked them around to my point of view. They disagreed with me at first, but I talked them around.
See also: around, talk
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • talk round
  • fudge the issue
  • as, whenever, etc. the fancy takes you
  • whenever the fancy takes (one)
  • amuse
  • amuse (someone or something) with
  • amuse with
  • waffle around
  • get the memo
  • waffle about
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