ad hominem

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a link in the chain

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ammunition

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anyway

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An apologia is a formal written or spoken defense or explanation of one's actions, beliefs, or opinions. It is often used to justify or clarify a position or decision, addressing criticisms or misunderstandings. Unlike a simple apology, which expresses regret for a mistake, an apologia aims to provide a reasoned argument or explanation for one's stance, often to persuade others or to clear up misconceptions.

What is an "apologia"?

apologia

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aporia

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arguable

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arguably

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to argue

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYXJndWU&hash=f2943b2e7cb1c0816baf98b65175022faf6a30ba&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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argument

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argumentation

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argumentative

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a stick to beat {sb/sth} with

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at the same time

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to belabor the point

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmVsYWJvciB0aGUgcG9pbnQ&hash=582e7bd7a25d15dbcb2a3ffcdaf66d2aca34ebc4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to [be] on (firm|solid) ground

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmUgb24gZmlybSBncm91bmQ&hash=924fddec197109648cf5ad6772de2449e01ab163&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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by extension

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to carry

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case

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casuistry

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circular

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circularity

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to claim

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY2xhaW0&hash=013bacca0cbcc5b42536329a661cbcca3eb4dfc4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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The idiom "chink in one's armor" has historical origins and refers to a small opening or crack in a suit of armor, which could leave a warrior vulnerable to attack. In the context of the idiom, it means a weakness or vulnerability that can be exploited by an opponent or enemy. The usage of the idiom has since expanded beyond its historical context and can now refer to any situation where someone has a weakness or vulnerability that could be exploited or used against them.

What is the origin of the idiom "chink in one's armor" and when to use it?

chink in {one's} armor

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claim

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y2xhaW0&hash=18735912f9e8e0a88b2b932b4d458d22fe9e8c2c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to climb down

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clincher

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to concede

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY29uY2VkZQ&hash=a61659635295f772b314a44e610c8928db5c81df&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to confute

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consistently

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to contend

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY29udGVuZA&hash=6881eb356fdb3f4650a1dd89723ad33bd0818d43&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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corollary

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count

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counterargument

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counterexample

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credible

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defense

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGVmZW5zZQ&hash=8a8bb2d6889db6487767c8359b4589bab3380d49&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to defend

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZGVmZW5k&hash=4c137ebeb370bcd90c2f366082182b519c227d84&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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defensible

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGVmZW5zaWJsZQ&hash=283f828e1616d385d5df076e2cf5da4a75fabb67&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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dialectic

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlhbGVjdGlj&hash=085cce57c502f9eacd19696c071e3355501ef5f5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlhbGVjdGlj&hash=af8a89d1da09207d80be258c6ae923a2d5c44c04&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

dialectical

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlhbGVjdGljYWw&hash=76022e74e8fc98af47fccd83b92073da0d2a15b0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to [drive] {sth} home

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZHJpdmUgc29tZXRoaW5nIGhvbWU&hash=3a1f7636ab4a89fbfdba5f34c392c762fda261bf&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZHJpdmUgc29tZXRoaW5nIGhvbWU&hash=4645311c713d2c7fb4962d6e8e991359fa616a16&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

evidence

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZXZpZGVuY2U&hash=d1719142af79369a5befe14b8e728ed22c577103&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to flatten

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxhdHRlbg&hash=bd586192bb1742d485a3b0bbc87f0b96de46175c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxhdHRlbg&hash=d578c7fc8155354ac7091ed96ba2dd655699fd9c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to flesh out

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxlc2ggb3V0&hash=4981e72e710530e914e5a6f196b04f6d1fc655a9&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxlc2ggb3V0&hash=f514a4d733648c9ee3119106870fdc01880e1cde&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

for a start

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Zm9yIGEgc3RhcnQ&hash=b21df32a4254249bf7981a08e0bc693840168d0b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Zm9yIGEgc3RhcnQ&hash=a5e293ab28950396e377e3f4733e51a69bfc3d26&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

for starters

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Zm9yIHN0YXJ0ZXJz&hash=f68306b4d71046adfb3d4cb937dc7343e69feace&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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for that matter

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Zm9yIHRoYXQgbWF0dGVy&hash=af99d97fc86cc1850bf62869753880ef41cb0a4a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Zm9yIHRoYXQgbWF0dGVy&hash=15b93260bf2a96b59c1cf98e9a24cef5f5352982&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

furthermore

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnVydGhlcm1vcmU&hash=9ee69e09b5f39b2e1c0e8444b4500f0d763a3596&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnVydGhlcm1vcmU&hash=9ffed02577a10b4a617b880103eb52715d81a965&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Here you will learn some English words related to making an argument such as "claim", "arguably", and "defensible".

Fare una discussione (prima parte)

Parole inglesi per "Fare un argomento"

Making an Argument

English Words for "Making an Argument"