强词夺理 - nonsense?

[Scoobyqueen]

I understand that this expression means "argue irrationally", but would like to know if there are more meanings and where you would typically hear/see it used.

Can it also be translated as "talking nonsense" or "argument incoherent, have holes in it"?

Is this more of a written expression or if can also be used in normal conversation? I like its literal translation: 'strong words rob sense' and that is what made me think whether the expression had a more collogual and colourful use, rather than in a court room.

[Asiasy]

强词夺理 can be used in oral english as well as literal writing. Actually it`s a high frequency phrase.

胡说八道、指鹿为马、颠倒是非、混淆黑白..........................

[chenpv]

强词夺理 can be used in oral english as well as literal writing.

Awesome!

[Outofin]

I would just say 抬杠 in spoken language.

examples:

你这不是抬杠吗？

你丫拉倒吧。

你整个儿一个杠头。

[zhxlier]

强 in 强词夺理 doesn't mean "strong" (adj.) but means "force" (v.)

Pay attention to the grammar structure of the word.

"夺理" is verb+object

So is "强词".