Talking a friend round B1
Wearing down a stubborn mate until they finally cave.
give in — agree reluctantlyA: Are you still saying no to the trip?
B: I was, but I gave in. My friends convinced me.
put up with — tolerateA: How do you manage to put up with your noisy neighbors?
B: I just wear headphones and try to ignore them.
Convincing them to come out
A: Come on, just one drink. Everyone's going to be there.
B: I really can't be bothered tonight.
A: Look, I'll put up with your moaning all the way there, I promise.
B: Oh, fine, I'll give in. One drink, then I'm off home.
Picking the holiday
A: I'm not spending another week in a rainy caravan, I mean it.
B: But the kids love it. Can't you just put up with it one more year?
A: No chance. My back can't put up with that bed again.
B: Alright, alright, I'll give in. We'll book somewhere with actual sunshine.