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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“So now, despite the fear I know you are all feeling, I must ask you all to rise to the occasion for the sake of the Academy,” Callaway went on, talking over the nervous murmuring.
From Literature
The latest round of talks over Iran’s nuclear program ended Thursday without a deal and both sides remained far apart on key issues.
Public transport workers across Germany will stage a 48-hour strike from Friday as talks over pay and conditions stall, a union said, potentially sparking travel chaos for millions.
From Barron's
Encouragingly for Liverpool supporters, talks over a new contract have started, and Szoboszlai said earlier this month he loved the city and the club.
From BBC
To keep that rhythm, the prompter has to talk over the other actor’s lines.
From Los Angeles Times
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