make a case for
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Meaning · English
To present arguments or evidence in support of something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trình bày lập luận hoặc bằng chứng ủng hộ điều gì đó
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Literally: to construct a legal case
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She made a strong case for why the company should invest in renewable energy
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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 for” mean?
To present arguments or evidence in support of something Literally: to construct a legal case
Is “make a case for” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.