To talk oneself hoarse; to speak at great length and with much effort until one's tongue is worn out and lips parched, often implying the effort was futile or exhausting.
为了说服他改变主意，我真是舌敝唇枯，说了好几个小时
To convince him to change his mind, I spoke for hours until my tongue was worn out and my lips parched.
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