'V way prep/adv' - Construction 9
| Name: | the lie your way out of a situation construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person uses deceptive language to achieve a goal or get out of a difficult situation. |
| Verbs: | blag, blather, bluff, bluster, bullshit, cajole, charm, con, lie, sweet talk, talk, wheedle, whinge |
| Example: | I do not expect you to lie your way out of a situation when it has become awkward. (BNC) |
| Membership: | figurative movement; into/out of a situation / towards a goal; by talking; deceptively |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Way; NP3: Situation
|