ammunition for an argument
- noun
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argumentos
- The new report gave the senator plenty of ammunition for an argument during the debate.
Examples
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She collected all the data as ammunition for an argument against her opponent's proposal.
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Do you have any ammunition for an argument against his claims?
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Economic statistics often provide ammunition for an argument about government policy.
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She provided solid ammunition for an argument during the debate.
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Economic statistics often provide ammunition for an argument about government policy.
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The new report gave the senator plenty of ammunition for an argument during the debate.
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She collected all the data as ammunition for an argument against her opponent's proposal.
Synonyms
∞
1.8
Things that show something is true, like documents or photos
∞
1.0
A specific case used to explain a point
111
3.9
A prepared remark or fact used to support an idea in discussion
30
5.8
Information people use to support or criticize an argument
16
4.9
Information or facts used to support an argument
5
3.7
Important proof that helps decide a legal case or argument
Clear and strong information that convinces people it is true
How Persuasive
- Formal
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1.8
102
4.1
371
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
ammunition + for + an + argument
The core noun 'ammunition' is literally physical bullets, and here it is used metaphorically to mean 'evidence or reasons' for an argument; a B1 learner who only knows the literal senses may not automatically infer this figurative extension. The battle/argument metaphor makes the relation somewhat decodable for learners familiar with metaphors, but it is not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so partial transparency applies.
Etymology
The phrase ammunition for an argument paints a clear picture: ammunition means bullets or supplies used in a fight, so facts or evidence are like those bullets given to someone in a argument. That's why it means 'information or reasons to support a point'.