talk around

phrasal verb

talked around; talking around; talks around

1

: to avoid talking about (a particular subject) especially because it is difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing

They've been talking around the real issue rather than addressing it directly.

2

: to cause (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it

She says she doesn't agree with it, but we'll talk her around eventually.

—often + to

We can talk her around to our way of thinking.