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to talk around
[phrase form: talk]
01
parler de manière vague, aborder le sujet de façon superficielle
to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points
Transitive
Example
She talked around the issue, never addressing the real problem.
The politician skillfully talked around the controversial question posed by the reporter.
Instead of answering directly, she talked around the question with a general response.
02
convaincre par les mots, ruser verbalement
to use words skillfully to convince someone to agree with you or do what you want
Example
She talked her friends around to supporting her idea for the weekend getaway.
The salesman talked potential customers around to buying the upgraded version.
Using facts and charisma, the speaker talked the audience around to his point of view.
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