He made a case for 1500 to 2000 layoffs in a memo that was leaked to the media.
2006-12-08 15:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by runnerdx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To "make a case" for something is to try to convince someone of something just like a lawyer works on a "case" in a courtroom. Whenever someone wants to persuade someone else to their point of view they "make a case" for their argument. In that sentance someone was attempting to show someone else that 1500 to 2000 layoffs were necessary.
2006-12-08 15:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means "to argue for", "to advocate", or "present an justification for".
A son might "make a case for" being allowed to stay out until 1:00 AM on a Friday night to his father.
2006-12-08 15:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gave an explanation or justification for
2006-12-08 16:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by trouble421muah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like a lawyer, he is pleading his best evidence at to why this course of action is best
2006-12-08 15:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proved verbally or otherwise that something was/is correct.
2006-12-08 15:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by BAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be...
2006-12-08 16:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋