bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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bring out »
To elicit, evoke, or emphasize a particular quality.
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bust chops »
To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.
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draw out »
To extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.
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work the room »
To interact with one's audience, taking queues from its reactions and adapting one's performance or words to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm.
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