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strong argument

[/strɔŋ ˈɑːrɡjumənt/]
noun phrasepl: strong arguments
argumento forte
1. A persuasive or compelling reason or set of reasons presented to support a position or claim
The lawyer presented a strong argument for the defendant's innocence.
O advogado apresentou um argumento forte para a inocência do réu.
2. A logical or factual basis that convinces others or demonstrates validity
There is a strong argument that climate change requires immediate action.
Há um argumento forte de que as mudanças climáticas exigem ação imediata.
NYC Slang
solid case / strong case / airtight argument
Synonyms
compelling argumentconvincing argumentpowerful argumentsolid argumentpersuasive argument
Antonyms
weak argumentflimsy argumentunconvincing argumentpoor argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento forte
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
argumento fortão
Colloquial intensified form
São Paulo
argumento sólido
Alternative formal expression
Portugal
argumento forte
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold one's own
make a case for something
build a case
have a leg to stand on
carry weight
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