talk a scotsman out of a penny
to be good at talking and indeed at convincing people to do your bidding through verbal means. akin to the expression – “sell ice to the eskimos”.
historically an english expression, it originated because scots are notoriously tight with money.
john: wow that henry certainly has a way with words…
will: you’re right! he could talk a scotsman out of a penny.
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