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make a case

idiom
Meaning

To argue for a set of facts or arguments in support of one side in a legal case.


Examples
SIMPLE

You need to make a case for your new project idea.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer worked all night to make a case for her client's innocence in court.

COMPLEX

The researchers struggled to make a case for their controversial theory, despite presenting extensive data to the skeptical committee.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    build a case

    to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.

  2. 02

    cannot make it

    Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.

  3. 03

    case the joint

    To thoroughly observe or examine a place, in order to familiarize oneself with its workings in preparation for criminal activity, often robbery.

  4. 04

    catch a case

    To be infected with a disease; used with of.

  5. 05

    closet case

    A person who conceals or denies their sexuality or gender identity.

  6. 06

    doctors make the worst patients

    It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.

  7. 07

    enough to make a cat laugh

    Very outlandish or outrageous.

  8. 08

    enough to make the angels weep

    Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.

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