talk over
Idioms-
Discuss thoroughly, as in Let's talk over the entire plan and see if we discover any flaws . [First half of 1700s]
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Win someone over by persuasion, as in We talked them over to our point of view . [First half of 1800s] Also see talk around .
Example Sentences
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The three girls embarked on novels, writing alone during the days and meeting in the evenings to talk over points of plot and character.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Mr Nanabawa said: "I need the UK government to come out by themselves, if they've given up all this big talk over in the UK, come out here and help."
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
In another vlog, Ruby’s talking to the camera when one of her younger daughters sits on her lap and starts to talk over her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2025
To actually speak to the judge, and then you talk over the judge and then the police come in and bug you out.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2024
They were trying to talk over the loud music blaring out from a large black speaker tucked into one of the corners.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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