make a case for (something)

make a case for (something)

To state the reasons why something should be done or should be the case. Your friend here has been making quite a strong case for why I should hire you.
See also: case, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make a case that
  • be on (one's) case
  • be on somebody's case
  • be on someone's case
  • in case
  • have a case on
  • have a case on (someone)
  • an open-and-shut case
  • open-and-shut case
  • meet the case