sweet talk
/swit tɔk/
verb
- To persuade or flatter someone with nice words, often to get something you want.
- Don't let him sweet-talk you into lending him money again.
- He tried to sweet-talk his way into getting a discount on the car.
- She sweet-talked her brother into doing her chores by promising to share her dessert.
Antonyms
noun
- Flattering or persuasive talk intended to influence someone.
- I'm not falling for your sweet-talk this time; I know you're just trying to get out of trouble.
- His sweet-talk sounded nice, but she knew he didn't really mean it.
- A little sweet-talk can sometimes smooth over a disagreement.