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strong case

strong case

30 3.9
An argument with good evidence and clear reasons that is likely to convince people
  • noun
translation icon : argumento sólido
  • The lawyer presented a strong case supported by multiple witnesses and clear evidence.
  • make a strong case
  • build a strong case

And then there is also a strong case to be made.

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Examples

  • Thus, there is a strong case for self-employment based on sound economic reasons.

    Academic text (1998)
  • If all the data in a manuscript come from a single source, a strong case can be made for an offer of coauthorship.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And then there is also a strong case to be made.

  • I have built quite the strong case for your friend.

  • You need a strong case for that.

  • We have a strong case.

  • "Look, I need help making a strong case and getting it into the public record."

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Thus, on paper, Japan seems to have the stronger case.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Only a handful of American historians have made a strong case for the importance of fundamentalist thinking in the United States.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The literature makes a strong case that LCs should be given serious consideration in setting college priorities.

    Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

valid argument
vsstrong case
5 3.4

A reason or group of reasons that make sense and are clear

is a position based on both evidence and reasoning rather than logic alone
strong defense
vsstrong case
  • US
3 3.9

A clear argument a lawyer gives in court to show a person is not guilty

is a position supported by evidence and clear reasoning rather than courtroom delivery
airtight argument
vsstrong case
1 4.8

A set of reasons that cannot be shown wrong

is a well supported position that is strong but not necessarily undisputable
cogent evidence
vsstrong case
  • Formal
5.7

Clear and strong information that convinces people it is true

is an argued position that combines reasoning with supporting evidence rather than only proof

Antonyms

Not supported by facts or proof

How Strong

strong case
30 3.9

Surface Forms

strong case singular
strong cases plural

Morphology

strong + case

The meaning 'an argument well supported by evidence' is directly and compositionally derived from 'strong' (powerful, convincing) modifying 'case' (an argument or set of facts). This adjective+noun combination follows regular English semantics and parallels common patterns in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The phrase strong case comes from the image of a firm 'case' or box full of proof: case can mean a set of facts or a container, and strong means hard to break. So a strong case means 'an argument supported by good evidence'.