How to Pronounce "make a case for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK uh KAYS fer
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈeɪs/ /fˈɔː
MAYK uh KAYS faw
Definition
To give reasons or arguments to support an idea, plan, or choice, especially to convince others that it is a good one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈeɪs/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh KAYS fer
UK
MAYK uh KAYS faw
Listen in Context
She tried to make a case for staying longer at the party.
Can you make a case for this new policy?
He made a case for buying a bigger car.
I don't agree, but she really made a strong case for changing our plan.