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win over

idiom
Meaning

To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.


Examples
SIMPLE

She tried to win over the crowd with her speech.

CONTEXTUAL

The new manager spent her first month meeting staff individually to win them over.

COMPLEX

Despite initial resistance from the board, the CEO's patient diplomacy eventually won over even the most skeptical members.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    not win for losing

    To repeatedly fail in one's gambles or efforts.

  2. 02

    play to win

    To make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.

  3. 03

    win back

    To win (something) that one has previously lost.

  4. 04

    win by a nose

    To win by a small margin; to have a narrow victory.

  5. 05

    win one for the Gipper

    To do something in memory of another person.

  6. 06

    win the battle, but lose the war

    To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.

  7. 07

    win the lottery

    To experience an extraordinary or highly fortunate event.

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