Phrasal Verbs With 'Argue Down'

Argue down

Meaning:

Beat someone in a debate, discussion or argument

Example:

The teacher tried to ARGUE the girl DOWN, but she couldn't.

Notes:

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Argue down

Meaning:

Persuade someone to drop the price of something they're selling

Example:

She ARGUED him DOWN ten percent.

Notes:

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Argue down

Meaning:

Try to persuade people not to accept a proposition, motion, etc

Example:

They tried to ARGUE DOWN the proposal.

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