IDIOMS WITH 'SWEET': TO SWEET-TALK SOMEONE
IDIOMS WITH 'SWEET': TO SWEET-TALK SOMEONE: meaning and examples
Hello and happy Tuesday, readers!
Our theme this week is Idioms with the word 'Sweet.'
Today's lesson is on the expression: TO SWEET-TALK SOMEONE
Definition: To speak to someone in a very nice way, with the intention of getting something from them or changing their mind.
Example 1: You can try to sweet-talk me, but we aren't going skiing this weekend. I'm sorry; I have to work.
Example 2: Don't try to sweet-talk your mother like that. We already told you we aren't getting you a car for your birthday.
We often say you SWEET-TALK someone INTO something.
Example 3: She's trying to sweet-talk me into getting her a puppy.
That's all we have for today! Thank you for reading. We will see you tomorrow for another lesson on this theme.