make (out) a case for (something/doing something)

to give good reasons why something should be done.

You've certainly made out a case for us buying a dishwasher.

• not do anything by halves
• not done
• not do someone any favors
• not do someone any favours
• not do things by halves
• not do yourself any favors
• not dream of
• not dream of doing something
• not dwell on
• not dwell on something
• not for love nor money
• not for love or money
• not for nothing
• not for quids
• not for the life of me
• not give a damn
• not give a damn about
• not give a damn about someone
• not give a damn about something
• not give a fig
• not give a hoot
• not give a monkey's
• not give an inch
• not give a rat's ass
• not give a second thought