win over

win (one) over

To earn one's support, affection, or appreciation. That candidate won me over with her performance in the debate.
See also: over, win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

win someone over (to something)

to succeed in making someone favorable to something. I hope I can win them all over to our side. I won over the mayor to our side.
See also: over, win
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

win over

Persuade, gain one's support, as in It won't be easy to win him over to our point of view. [Late 1800s]
See also: over, win
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

win over

v.
To succeed in gaining the favor or support of someone; prevail on someone: The politician spent a long time trying to win over the undecided voters. At first they didn't want to join us for dinner, but we finally won them over.
See also: over, win
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • win (one) over
  • hold (one's) hand
  • hold hand
  • hold someone's hand
  • give (one's) love to (someone)
  • give/send my love to somebody
  • send (one's) love to (someone)
  • ain’t 1
  • piss in (one's) pocket
  • piss in someone's pocket
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