argue way out of

argue (one's) way out (of something)

To escape a problem or punishment by a clever or otherwise effective argument or explanation. How did she argue her way out of yet another speeding ticket? I am absolutely furious with you. There is no way you can just argue your way out this time. Good luck arguing your way out of Saturday detention!

See also: argue, out, way

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argue one's way out of something

 and argue one's way out

to talk and get oneself free of a problem. You can't argue your way out of this! It's a problem, and there is no way that you can argue your way out.

See also: argue, of, out, way

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