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Meaning of press one's case | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To repeat or redouble one's arguments for something.

Examples

Looking back, St John was willing to admit that perhaps he might have pressed his case a little too fervently, but he could have sworn she was a willing partner, or at least not objecting too strenuously.”
“So, quite understandably, many people are more hesitant than they need be about pressing their case for more money.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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