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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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.

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

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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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.

What is the origin and context of 'touche'?

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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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.

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

to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

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Here you will learn some English words related to argument and reasoning such as "support", "talking point", and "unarguably".

استدلال آوردن 3

کلمات انگلیسی برای "استدلال و استنتاج"

Argument and Reasoning

English Words for "Argument and Reasoning"