Argues (someone/something) down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "argues (someone/something) down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-06-17 08:06

Meaning of Argues (someone/something) down (redirected from argue (someone/something) down )

Synonyms:

haggle with (a person)

Argue (someone/something) down phrasal verb

To successfully influence someone so that they change their opinion

He flatly refused to tell me anything, but luckily I argued him down.

He is a successful salesman who has the ability to argue customers down.

To successfully bargain  with others for a lower price of something 

I'm hoping that I can argue the price of this house down.

What a bargain! These shoes costs $100 but I argued them down to $70.

Grammar and Usage of Argue (someone/something) down

Verb Forms

  • to argue (someone/something) down
  • argues (someone/something) down
  • arguing (someone/something) down
  • argued (someone/something) down

The verb “argue" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket

Eyes with dark rings around them 

Example:

I get eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket after sleepless 2 nights

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode