Often involves emotional arguments more than logical ones to convince someone. She talked him into adopting a puppy with a heartfelt story.
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Colloquial Use
Common in everyday conversation, less so in formal writing. Mike talked his friend into starting a fitness challenge together.
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Resistance Implied
The phrase suggests initial reluctance or hesitation from the person being persuaded. I didn't want to go out, but they talked me into it saying it would be fun.