cock-and-bull story »
A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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fall over »
Of an argument, to fail to be valid.
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go for »
To be equally valid or appropriate.
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hold water »
To withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid.
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of course »
Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
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set aside »
To declare something invalid or null and void.
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talk through one's hat »
To assert something as true or valid; to bluff.
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win over »
To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
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