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.
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.
Will: You're right! He could talk a Scotsman out of a penny.
by Kenwyne Jones May 3, 2010