get the better of »
To overwhelm or overcome; to influence heavily; to tend to control or persuade.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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on one's soapbox »
Stating or professing one's opinion; attempting to persuade others of something.
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prevail upon »
To convince; to persuade.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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snow job »
An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.
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soft shoe »
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.
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soft touch »
A person or group which is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily persuaded, especially one which loans or readily gives money to another.
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take someone's point »
To agree with what a person says; to understand a person's argument and be persuaded by it.
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talk over »
To persuade someone; to talk around.
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win over »
To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
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you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar »
It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude than with rude demands and negativity.
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