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making a case for

[ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə ˈkeɪs fɔːr]
verb phrase
argumentar a favor de; fazer um argumento para
1. presenting reasons or arguments to support or justify something; building a persuasive argument in favor of something
The lawyer is making a case for her client's innocence.
A advogada está argumentando a favor da inocência de sua cliente.
2. demonstrating the value or merit of something through evidence and reasoning
She was making a case for investing in renewable energy.
Ela estava fazendo um argumento para investir em energia renovável.
Synonyms
arguing foradvocating forbuilding a case forpresenting arguments forbuilding support for
Antonyms
arguing againstopposingunderminingrefuting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentar a favor de; fazer um argumento para
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fazer um caso para; pleitear
More formal business context
Portugal
argumentar a favor de; fazer um caso para
Common in legal and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a strong case for
make a convincing case for
make a good case for
build a case for
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