Of the... persuasion In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "of the... persuasion", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Luna Linh calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Of the... persuasion (redirected from of a/the... persuasion )

Of a/the... persuasion humorous formal

To have characteristics similar to the things that have been mentioned

To have characteristics similar to the things that have been mentioned

My parents is somewhat of a liberal persuasion so they usually let me make decision for myself.

When Anna was young, she has always been of an introvert persuasion.

Other phrases about:

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Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something

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Used to refer to a boy who is like his father in some ways

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Show fortitude, and determination of character

A Leopard Cannot Change its Spots

It means people cannot change their nature like personalities, habits, etc.

slime bucket

A despicable person who does unscrupulous or immoral things

Grammar and Usage of Of a/the... persuasion

The phrase is often put after verb (to) be which is conjugated according to the subject.

More examples:

My dad is more of a conservative persuasion, he thinks that girl wearing boy clothes is not right

Origin of Of a/the... persuasion

It is current unknown about the origin of this idiom but it is known to be used (formal or humourous) to indicate people having a certain type of characteristic.

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to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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