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Definition coax someone into/out of (doing) something in British English

coax someone into/out of (doing) something phrase

phrase
1

to gently persuade someone to do something or not do something

Example

After dinner Lily was coaxed into singing several songs.

Example

Rescuers told how they coaxed a man out of a suicide attempt.

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Definition coax someone into/out of (doing) something in British English