make a case
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Meaning · English
To present evidence or arguments to support a claim
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trình bày bằng chứng hoặc lập luận để hỗ trợ một tuyên bố
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: create a container for an item
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The lawyer will make a case for her client's innocence
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “make a case” mean?
To present evidence or arguments to support a claim Literally: create a container for an item
Is “make a case” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.