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词汇 I rest my case
释义
Idiom
I rest my case
you have proved that what I just said is true.
Ned's mother said he needs to leave home or he'll never be independent. His sister said, “But he can't even do his wash!” and his mother replied, “I rest my case.”
idiomI rest my casespoken used in order to say that something proves what you have just been saying:He lied about the money just like he lied when he said he'd be here today. He's not here, is he? ...I rest my case."Look at that guy on the bike - he must be crazy." "It's a woman." "I rest my case."
Note In the US, when lawyers have finished trying to prove their case in a court of law, they often say 'the defence rests' or 'the prosecution rests'.

I rest my case

What you've just heard or said proves, supports, or sums up my argument or point of view. (Adapted humorously from what a lawyer might say at the end of a legal presentation.) A: "I think we should put Billy in daycare so he learns how to play better with other kids." B: "But he hates having to share." A: "I rest my case."

I rest my case.

 
1. Lit. I have completed the presentation of my argument. (Said by a lawyer.) Clearly the defendant is guilty. I rest my case.
2. Fig. What you just heard sums up my point of view. Your remark just supported my position! I rest my case.

rest your case

1 conclude your presentation of evidence and arguments in a lawsuit. 2 used humorously to show that you believe you have presented sufficient evidence for your views.

I ˌrest my ˈcase

(spoken, law) or (humorous) have no more to say about something, especially because you think you have proved your point: You see what I mean about him always arriving late? It’s nearly ten o’clock and he’s not here yet. I rest my case!
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