talk sense
Verb
Meaning
To say something true or meaningful to the listener, especially in contrast to nonsense.
Antonym: talk nonsense
(transitive with to or into) To stop someone doing something foolish by persuading them with a powerful argument
Please talk some sense into him.
Synonym: knock some sense into
Examples
Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.
Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense.
Someone needs to talk sense to the president. But these people are not world travelers. This president, much as I like him, had all the opportunities in the world.
You think she'll be able to talk sense into him?” she asked. "His sister?” "If he listens to anyone, it would be her.” "That's sweet,” said Maia. "That he loves his sister like that.” "Yeah,” Simon said. "It's precious.
There was no Piggy to talk sense. There was no solemn assembly for debate nor dignity of the conch.
You weren't able to talk sense into him?" Well, we kind of tried to kill each other in a duel to the death." I see. You tried the diplomatic approach.