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a link in the chain
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ammunition
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arguable
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arguably
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to argue
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argumentative
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at the same time
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to carry
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case
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to claim
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chink in one's armor
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claim
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to concede
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to confute
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consistently
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to contend
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corollary
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counterargument
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credible
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to defend
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defensible
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dialectic
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dialectical
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evidence
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to flatten
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to flesh out
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for that matter
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furthermore
a link in the chain
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uk flag
/ɐ lˈɪŋk ɪnðə tʃˈeɪn/
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un anello nella catena

un anello nella catena

a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives

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Jane's attention to detail is a crucial link in the chain for quality control, ensuring the products meet the highest standards.
Access to clean water is a vital link in the chain of public health, as it reduces the risk of waterborne diseases.
ammunition
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munizioni

munizioni

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

arguable
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discutibile

discutibile

(of an ideology or opinion) not certain and could be backed up by facts and reasons

arguably
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probabilmente

probabilmente

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

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to argue
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(argomentare)

(argomentare)

discutere

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

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argumentative
argumentative
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polemico

polemico

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

unargumentative
at the same time
Frase
uk flag
/æt ðə sˈeɪm tˈaɪm/
al tempo stesso

al tempo stesso

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

to carry
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convincere

convincere

to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy

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case
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caso

caso

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

to claim
to claim
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sostenere

sostenere

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

disclaim

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chink in {one's} armor
chink in one's armor
Frase
uk flag
/tʃˈɪŋk ɪn wˈʌnz ˈɑːɹmɚ/
magro

magro

Idiom

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

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

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.

claim
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affermazione

affermazione

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

to concede
to concede
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concedere

concedere

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

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to confute
to confute
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confutare

confutare

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

prove

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consistently
consistently
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costantemente

costantemente

in a way that is always the same

unsystematically

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to contend
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contendere

contendere

to argue the truth of something

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corollary
sostantivo
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corollario

corollario

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

counterargument
sostantivo
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controargomento

controargomento

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

credible
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credibile

credibile

able to be believed or relied on

incredible
to defend
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difendere

difendere

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

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defensible
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difendibile

difendibile

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

dialectic
sostantivo
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dialettica

dialettica

a method of uncovering the truth about something by comparing contradicting ideas and considering different theories

dialectical
aggettivo
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dialettico

dialettico

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

evidence
sostantivo
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prova

prova

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

to flatten
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appiattire

appiattire

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

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to flesh out
Verbo
uk flag
/flˈɛʃ ˈaʊt/
rendere più sostanziale

rendere più sostanziale

to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or structured manner

abridge
for that matter
avverbio
uk flag
/fɔːɹ ðæt mˈæɾɚ/
a dire

a dire

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

furthermore
avverbio
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inoltre

inoltre

used to introduce additional information

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