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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He talks over her, like he doesn’t hear her.
From Literature
Treasury yields rebound and oil prices surge again, especially in the event of a breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks over a potential end to the conflict, DHF Capital’s Bas Kooijman says in an email.
“Well, let’s go upstairs where we can talk over old times. That old clock cleaner still around?”
From Literature
I made a note in my mind to talk over our Dakota plans with Charlie.
From Literature
Gabbo didn't hear their interruptions, talked over them, could not differentiate between child and adult voices and responded awkwardly to declarations of affection.
From BBC
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