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Coming round to someone's view B1

Push back a bit, then admit they've talked you round.

I'm not so sure about that — softly disagreeNah, I'm not so sure about that. (casual)
I'm not so sure about that, to be honest. (polite)

I see your point, but — concede then disagreeYeah, fair, but I still don't agree. (casual)
I see your point, but I have to disagree. (polite)

come around B2 — change opinionA: I know you don't agree now, but maybe you'll come around to my point of view.
B: We'll see.

Where to go on holiday

A: We should just do a week in Cornwall again.

B: I'm not so sure about that, to be honest. We did Cornwall last year.

A: Yeah, but it's easy. No flights, no faffing about.

B: I see your point, but I fancy somewhere a bit different this time.

A: Go on then, where are you thinking?

B: Portugal? Cheap flights at the minute.

A: Hmm. Actually, you know what, I think I'm coming round to that.

Switching phone networks

A: I reckon you should ditch your current network. They're a rip-off.

B: I'm not so sure about that — I've been with them ages.

A: And paying through the nose for it. Mine's half the price.

B: I see your point, but I can't be bothered with the hassle of switching.

A: It takes ten minutes online, honestly.

B: Right, fine. You've talked me into it — I'm coming round to the idea. I'll have a look tonight.

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