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ratiocination
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to score points
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to score off
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to signpost
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signposting
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to slant
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sophist
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sophistry
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special pleading
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to split hairs
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summing-up
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to sum up
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to support
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to sustain
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syllogism
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talking point
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the balance of evidence
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there
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the thrust
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to start with
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touche
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unanswerable
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unarguable
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unarguably
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unchallengeable
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to underpin
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underpinning
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weak point
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while
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whilst
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to wipe the floor with somebody
ratiocination
raciocinación

raciocinación

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/ɹˌæɾɪˌɑːsᵻnˈeɪʃən/
Sustantivo

the process of logical thinking or reasoning

to score points
sacar ventaja

sacar ventaja

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/skˈoːɹ pˈɔɪnts/
Sustantivo

‌to gain advantage over others by doing or saying something that receives a positive reaction, especially in an argument

to score off
sacar ventaja

sacar ventaja

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/skˈoːɹ ˈɔf/
Sustantivo

to try to prove that one is more clever than someone else by making witty remarks

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to signpost
hacer evidente

hacer evidente

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/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
Sustantivo

to clearly demonstrate something, especially the way that an argument, speech, etc. will develop so that everyone will notice and understand

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
signposting
señalización

señalización

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/sˈaɪnpoʊstɪŋ/
Sustantivo

‌the process of showing or understanding how something such as a speech or argument is organized or is going to develop

to slant
presentar de forma parcial

presentar de forma parcial

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/ˈsɫænt/
Sustantivo

to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias

synonymangle
synonymweight

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
sophist
sofista

sofista

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/sˈɑːfɪst/
Sustantivo

someone that is skilled in devious argumentation

synonymcasuist
sophistry
sofistería

sofistería

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/ˈsɔfɪˌstɹi/
Sustantivo

the clever use of arguments that seem correct and convincing but are actually false in order to deceive people

synonymsophism
synonymsophistication
special pleading
(petición especial)

(petición especial)

argumento especial

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/spˈɛʃəl plˈiːdɪŋ/
Sustantivo

an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view

to split hairs
(buscarle el pelo al huevo)

(buscarle el pelo al huevo)

buscarle tres pies al gato

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/splˈɪt hˈɛɹz/
SustantivoIdiom

to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things

What is the origin of the idiom "split hairs" and when to use it?

The idiom "split hairs" has its roots in the image of dividing a single hair into smaller parts, which is a highly exacting and detailed task. It is used to describe the act of making excessively precise and often unnecessary distinctions in an argument, conversation, or situation.

to [split] hairs
summing-up
resumen

resumen

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/sˈʌmɪŋˈʌp/
Sustantivo

the judge's summary near the end of a trial in court, specifically to remind the jury of the evidence and the main arguments concerning the case

to sum up
(hacer un resumen de)

(hacer un resumen de)

resumir

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/sˈʌm ˈʌp/
Sustantivo

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

synonymresume
synonymsummarise
synonymsummarize

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
sum
partícula de la frase
up
to sum up
to support
(respaldar)

(respaldar)

apoyar

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/səˈpɔɹt/
Sustantivo

to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true

synonymaffirm
synonymconfirm
synonymcorroborate
synonymsubstantiate
synonymsustain
antonymnegate

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to sustain
respaldar

respaldar

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/səˈsteɪn/
Sustantivo

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

synonymaffirm
synonymconfirm
synonymcorroborate
synonymsubstantiate
synonymsupport
antonymnegate

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
syllogism
silogismo

silogismo

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/sˈɪlədʒˌɪzəm/
Sustantivo

a type of logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to conclude based on two premises claimed or supposed to be true

talking point
tema de discusión

tema de discusión

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/tˈɔːkɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
Sustantivo

a topic of interest, especially one that supports a particular argument that invites discussion

the balance of evidence
balance de la evidencia

balance de la evidencia

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/ðə bˈæləns ʌv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Sustantivo

the most probable result or answer obtained from the evidence on both sides of an argument

there
ahí

ahí

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/ˈðɛɹ/
Sustantivo

used to refer to a stage or point reached by a particular process or activity

the thrust
idea central

idea central

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/ˈθɹəst/
Sustantivo

(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing

to start with
(para empezar)

(para empezar)

en primer lugar

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/tə stˈɑːɹt wɪð/
SustantivoCollocation

used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered

touche
tienes razón

tienes razón

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/tʌʃˈeɪ/
Sustantivo

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

What is the origin and context of 'touche'?

The term "touché" originates from French, where it means "touched" or "hit." It originated from the sport of fencing, where it is used to acknowledge a successful hit by one's opponent. In broader usage, it has found its way into English language and is used to acknowledge a clever or effective point made by someone else.

unanswerable
incontestable

incontestable

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/ˌəˈnænsɝəbəɫ/
Sustantivo

(of an argument or claim) impossible to refute or disagree with because of being clearly true

unarguable
indiscutible

indiscutible

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/ʌnˈɑːɹɡjuːəbəl/
Sustantivo

not open to argument or disagreement

synonyminarguable
unarguably
indiscutible

indiscutible

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/ʌnˈɑːɹɡjuːəbli/
Sustantivo

in a way that can not be disputed or disagreed with

synonyminarguably
synonymundisputedly

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Interrogativo
unchallengeable
indiscutible

indiscutible

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/ʌntʃˈælɪndʒəbəl/
Sustantivo

(of a belief, idea, etc.) impossible to oppose or argue with

to underpin
(respaldar)

(respaldar)

apoyar

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/ˈəndɝˌpɪn/
Sustantivo

to back up or form the basis of an argument by providing support

synonymbear out
synonymcorroborate
synonymsupport
underpinning
apoyo

apoyo

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/ˈəndɝˌpɪnɪŋ/
Sustantivo

a set of opinions, motives, or ideas that serve as a foundation of an argument, claim, etc.

weak point
(punto flaco)

(punto flaco)

punto débil

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/wˈiːk pˈɔɪnt/
Sustantivo

a flaw or imperfection in one's character that makes one vulnerable

antonymforte
while
mientras que

mientras que

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/ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/
Sustantivo

despite the fact that; even though

whilst
mientras que

mientras que

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/ˈwaɪɫst/
Sustantivo

used to indicate a contrast between two things

to wipe the floor with somebody
dar una paliza a alguien

dar una paliza a alguien

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/wˈaɪp ðə flˈoːɹ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/
SustantivoDisapprovingIdiom

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

What is the origin of the idiom "wipe the floor with someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "wipe the floor with someone" is believed to have originated from the practice of cleaning a floor by wiping it with a mop or cloth. The action of wiping the floor clean suggests a thorough and complete victory, leaving no trace of the opponent's presence or challenge. This idiom is often used to describe a situation where one person or team defeats another in a competition, argument, or conflict, with great ease and skill, leaving the opponent humiliated or embarrassed.

to [wipe] the floor with {sb}
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