there is something/a lot/much to be said for

there is something/a lot/much to be said for
there is something/a lot/much (etc.) to be said for
— used to indicate that something has advantages which deserve to be considered when you are thinking about what to do

There is something to be said for small weddings.

It is not necessary, but there is something to be said for traveling abroad to learn a language.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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