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 man
to a tee
to advantage
to all intents and purposes
to and fro
to be on the safe side
to be safe
to be said for
to be sneezed at
to beat the band
to begin with
to boot
to call own
to cap it all
to coin a phrase

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