there is something to be said for

== English == === Phrase === there is something to be said for Used to indicate that an idea, argument, etc. has some value or merit. === Further reading === “there's something to be said for”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present. “there is to be said for”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. “there's something/a lot/not much etc. to be said for something” (US) / “there's something/a lot/not much etc. to be said for something” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary. “to be said for sth”, in Collins English Dictionary.