(something) to be said for (something)

reasons why something has advantages.

There's a lot to be said for living alone.

There is something to be said for a news organization that doesn't follow the network pack.

Usage notes: can also be used in a negative way:

There is very little to be said for this argument.

• yours truly
• your tail between legs
• your tail between your legs
• your two cents
• your two cents worth
• your way out of a paper bag
• your wedding tackle
• your whole world came crashing down around
• your whole world came crashing down around you
• you said it
• You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
• You should be so lucky!
• You've got me there.
• You've made your bed .
• You've made your bed and you'll have to lie in it.
• You wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
• You wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.
• You wouldn't wish something on my worst enemy.
• You wouldn't wish something on your worst enemy.
• zero in
• zero in on
• zero in on something
• zero-sum game
• zone out
• zoom in