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to be said for

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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.

See also: said

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to a fine art
to a man
to a tee
to advantage
to all intents and purposes
to and fro
to be on the safe side

to be said for
to be sneezed/sniffed at
to begin with
to boot
to call own
to cap it all
to cap/crown/top it all
to coin a phrase

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