What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drinking beers, closely follow persuasive argument (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "persuasive argument". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="ALES") + ALES (synonym="ALES") + TALK (synonym="ALES") = SALES TALK; definition: "persuasive argument" The answer is SALES TALK.

Drinking beers, closely follow persuasive argument (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28591 | 27 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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