talk\ into

talk\ into
v
1. To get (someone) to agree to; make (someone) decide on (doing smth) by talking; persuade to. - Used with a verbal noun.

Bob talked us into walking home with him.

Compare: talk over(2). Contrast: talk out of
2. To cause to be in or to get into by talking.

You talked us into this mess. Now get us out!

Mr. Jones lost the customer in his store by arguing with him.

"You'll talk us into the poor house yet!" said Mrs. Jones.

Contrast: talk out of

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