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Talked me out of it

🇬🇧 UK //tɔːkt miː aʊt əv ɪt// 🇺🇸 US //tɔkt mi aʊt əv ɪt//

Meaning of Talked me out of it

To persuade someone not to do something they intended to do.

In simple words: To convince someone not to do something.

Talked me out of it in a sentence

• She really wanted to quit her job, but her friend talked her out of it.
• I was ready to buy the car, but my dad talked me out of it.
• They talked me out of it, saying it would be a bad decision.
• I almost went skydiving, but my brother talked me out of it.
• Friends often talked him out of risky ventures.

How to use Talked me out of it

Use in situations where someone persuades another person to abandon a plan or idea. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

talked + object + out of + object

Memory hint

Imagine someone talking loudly to prevent you from jumping into a pool - they talked you out of it!

Related words

Collocations with Talked me out of it

• talked someone out of
• talked me out of
• talked her out of
• talked him out of
• talked them out of

Synonyms for Talked me out of it

• persuaded
• dissuaded
• talked down
• convinced
• advised against

Common mistakes with Talked me out of it

• Confused with 'talked about' which means discussing something.
• Using 'talk' instead of 'talked' in past contexts.
• Forgetting to include 'me' when addressing someone directly.

Frequently asked questions about Talked me out of it

What does Talked me out of it mean?

To convince someone not to do something.

What is the definition of Talked me out of it?

To persuade someone not to do something they intended to do.

How do you use Talked me out of it in a sentence?

She really wanted to quit her job, but her friend talked her out of it.

Can you give another example of Talked me out of it?

I was ready to buy the car, but my dad talked me out of it.

What are synonyms for Talked me out of it?

Common alternatives include persuaded, dissuaded, talked down, convinced, advised against.

What words go with Talked me out of it?

It commonly pairs with talked someone out of, talked me out of, talked her out of, talked him out of, talked them out of.

What are common mistakes when using Talked me out of it?

Confused with 'talked about' which means discussing something. Using 'talk' instead of 'talked' in past contexts. Forgetting to include 'me' when addressing someone directly.

How do you pronounce Talked me out of it?

US: //tɔkt mi aʊt əv ɪt//, UK: //tɔːkt miː aʊt əv ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Talked me out of it?

Use in situations where someone persuades another person to abandon a plan or idea. Avoid in very formal contexts.