Rope Someone Into Something

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Rope someone into something: This internet slang term refers to convincing or persuading someone to participate in or become involved in something, often either a task or an activity, typically with a sense of trickery or manipulation.

Example 1:
Person A: “Hey, I need someone to help me move this weekend. Can you lend a hand?”
Person B: “Sorry, I have plans already.”
Person A: “Come on, it’ll only take an hour, and we’ll order pizza afterward.”
Person B: “Alright, you always know how to rope me into things!”

Example 2:
Friend A: “I’m trying to start a new workout routine, but I’m finding it hard to stay motivated.”
Friend B: “Well, I joined this fitness challenge group online. It’s been really fun and motivational! You should check it out.”
Friend A: “Hmm, I’m not sure.”
Friend B: “Come on, you’ll meet new people, and there are prizes for reaching certain goals. I know how to rope you into this!”

List:
– When someone is roped into something, they are convinced or persuaded to participate in it, often through manipulation or a clever approach.
– It implies that the person succumbs to the persuasion even if they initially hesitated or had other plans.
– The term is commonly used in a light-hearted or joking manner to acknowledge that the person knows they have been convinced skillfully.
– It can be applied to various situations, such as chores, events, activities, or even online communities or challenges.

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