# make a case for

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/make-a-case-for
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To present an argument in favor of.

## Examples

- She makes a case for buying a new car.
- During the meeting, the manager made a case for hiring more staff to help with the workload.
- The lawyer spent hours making a case for his client, presenting new evidence that challenged the original assumptions of the court.

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