Idioms

sledgehammer argument

A strong argument that eliminates all opposition. I really want to win the debate next week, so I'm preparing a real sledgehammer argument.

See also: argument, sledgehammer

See also:

sledgehammer
get into an argument
get into an argument about (someone or something)
get into an argument about (someone or something) with (someone)
get into an argument over (someone or something)
get into an argument over (someone or something) with (someone)
get into an argument with (someone) about (someone or something)
last pitch to the jury
pooh-pooh
poo-poo

References in periodicals archive

The sledgehammer argument used by MEPs is that the telecoms package has to be a response to the economic crisis in the EU.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS : STRESS OVER TELECOMS PACKAGE

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