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Argue down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Beat someone in a debate, discussion or argument
(Separable [obligatory] | International English)
» Example: The teacher tried to ARGUE the girl DOWN, but she couldn't. -
Meaning: Persuade someone to drop the price of something they're selling
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Meaning: Try to persuade people not to accept a proposition, motion, etc
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They tried to ARGUE DOWN the proposal.
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Meaning: Beat someone in a debate, discussion or argument
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Argue out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Argue about a problem to find a solution
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: If we can't ARGUE our differences OUT, we'll have to take them to court.
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Meaning: Argue about a problem to find a solution