Arguing a point · Study
make a case
argue for something
To make a case is to give reasons and evidence to support an idea or decision.
This vs that
She made a case for changing the policy.
She made a decision to change the policy.
Hear it in real life
Why should we change the timetable?
I can make a case for starting earlier.
She made a strong case for giving staff more flexible hours.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The idiomatic chunk is natural in conversation, meetings and argument.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I want to make a case about working from home.
Say: I want to make a case for working from home.
Use 'for' or 'against' when arguing in favour of or opposition to something.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
make a case for ___
He made a case for keeping the office open later.
I'm trying to make a case for replacing the old equipment.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about arguing a point.
make the case for ___
He made the case for changing the timetable.
Arguing a point words
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Your turn: say it out loud
She made a strong case for the proposal.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
make a case
argue for something
“She made a strong case for giving staff more flexible hours.”
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