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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.Rate it:

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pour cela mêmeFor that very reason.Rate it:

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prends le premier conseil d'une femme et non le secondA woman’s instinct is better than her reason.Rate it:

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put that in your pipe and smoke itUsed after stating something surprising or undesired, to emphasize its truth. Also used after refuting an argument. Sometimes an adjective is inserted before pipe.Rate it:

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raison de plusAll the more reason.Rate it:

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ratione praeditum esse, utito be endowed with reason.Rate it:

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rationem afferre (Verr. 3. 85. 195)to bring forward an argument (based on common-sense).Rate it:

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rationi repugnareto be contrary to all reason.Rate it:

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rationis participem (opp. expertem) esseto be endowed with reason.Rate it:

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resipiscere (Att. 4. 5. 2)to recover one's reason, be reasonable again.Rate it:

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run inargumentRate it:

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run with the hare and hunt with the houndsTo support both sides of an argument.Rate it:

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score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).Rate it:

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see a man about a dogUsed as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink).Rate it:

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see a man about a horseA message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.Rate it:

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shout downTo shout louder than in order to force through one's argument or point of view.Rate it:

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slanging matchA row; an argument in which names are called.Rate it:

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slippery slopeA logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.Rate it:

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slug it outTo have an intense argument or fight until one side prevails.Rate it:

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take someone's pointTo agree with what a person says; to understand a person's argument and be persuaded by it.Rate it:

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take the pointTo grasp the essential meaning of what a person is saying, to understand a person's argument and point of view.Rate it:

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take up forTo support, such as in an argument; to defend the character of.Rate it:

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target someoneTo select or spot a particular individual for deleterious action, select as a subject for specific reason, or harm. Choose an individual for membership, advertising agenda, positive or negative onslaughts.Rate it:

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the feathers flyAn argument or fight is instigated.Rate it:

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to that endFor that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.Rate it:

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to what do I owe the pleasureA question asked to know the reason for being visited by the interlocutor.Rate it:

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touch%c3%a9An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.Rate it:

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ventre affamé n'a point d'oreillesA hungry man will not listen to reason.Rate it:

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waste breathTo speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.Rate it:

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Water Under the BridgeUsed to signify a life situation that has already happened and cannot be changed; therefore, one should not worry about it. The analogy to water having passed under the bridge means that there is nothing you can do about it since it's already passed, so no reason to dwell on it. What's done is done.Rate it:

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weak teaWeak (feeble) effort or proposal; unconvincing argument.Rate it:

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what forFor what reason; why.Rate it:

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what's withWhat is the reason for.Rate it:

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with pleasureWillingly; without argumentRate it:

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憑什麼for what reason; what makes you think; on what grounds; on what authority; who are theyRate it:

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