Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Rope someone in
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Jul 8, 2025 Dive into the art of persuasion with an exploration of the phrase 'rope someone in.' Discover its meaning and how to use it in daily conversations. The hosts share personal stories and grammatical tips to help you effectively convince others. Learn how to navigate those tricky situations where people may be reluctant to participate. It’s an engaging mix of language and real-life applications that you won't want to miss!
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Georgie's Gardening Story
- Georgie was persuaded by her mum to do a lot of gardening even though she didn't want to.
- This illustrates how someone can be "roped in" to do something by persuasion.
Meaning of "Rope Someone In"
- "Rope someone in" means to persuade someone to do something they don't really want to do.
- Imagine throwing a metaphorical rope around someone to pull them into an activity.
Feifei's Birthday Party Organizing
- Feifei was roped in to organizing a birthday party that took three full weekends.
- This is a common way people get persuaded into tasks.