Talk out of – Conversation Practice

Tony: I thought you were going to buy a motorcycle last weekend. What happened?

Ryan: My wife talked me out of it.

Tony: You were sure that you were going to get one. How did she talk you out of buying a motorcycle?

Ryan: She just told me about all of the costs and maintenance required when you have a motorcycle. And more importantly, she told me that she was pregnant. I’m going to be a father. So, I can’t be riding around on a dangerous motorcycle.

Tony: She is pregnant! Congratulations! That is amazing.

Ryan: Thanks, man. I’m very excited.

Tony: Do you know if it is a boy or girl yet?

Ryan: It is too early to tell, but I will let you know as soon as I find out.

1. to talk (somebody) out of: to persuade (somebody) not to do something

  • The woman talked her husband out of getting a motorcycle.

  • I talked him out of buying an ugly jacket.

2. maintenance: keeping something in good condition

  • This car requires a lot of maintenance.

  • Many people don’t realize how much maintenance a dog requires.

3. It is too early to tell.: It is too soon to know.

  • A) Who is going to win?
B) It is too early to tell.

  • A) Will you win the sales contest?
B) It is too early to tell.