make a case
To argue for a set of facts or arguments in support of one side in a legal case.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You need to make a case for your new project idea.”
“The lawyer worked all night to make a case for her client's innocence in court.”
“The researchers struggled to make a case for their controversial theory, despite presenting extensive data to the skeptical committee.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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build a case
to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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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.
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catch a case
To be infected with a disease; used with of.
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closet case
A person who conceals or denies their sexuality or gender identity.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
Last updated August 10, 2026