Question 1

What does "talk out of" mean?

Accepted Answer

To persuade someone not to do something by talking to them.

Question 2

How do you use "talk out of" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Her friends tried to talk her out of dropping out of university, but she had made up her mind.

Question 3

Is "talk out of" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"talk out of" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Always followed by a gerund (-ing form): 'talked him out of quitting.' The direct opposite of 'talk into.' Very common in everyday English. Can imply helpful dissuasion or unwanted interference.

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