I tried to change his mind about the movie.
change someone's mind
idiomTo convince someone to make a choice or develop a preference differing from their previous one.
She presented new facts to the committee, hoping to change their minds before the final vote.
Despite his initial resistance to the proposal, the persuasive evidence provided by the team eventually succeeded in changing his mind.
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and change
And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.