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13th reason why

idiom
Meaning

Alternative form of thirteenth reason why.

Examples
SIMPLE

I am looking for my 13th reason why today.

CONTEXTUAL

After my computer crashed for the third time this morning, I joked that it was my 13th reason why.

COMPLEX

When the project failed despite our best efforts, the team felt as though they had finally reached their 13th reason why.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    reason with

    To convince (someone) to do (or not do) something using rational arguments; to get (someone) to view something rationally.

  2. 02

    rhyme or reason

    Logic; common sense.

  3. 03

    stand to reason

    To seem logical, rational, or reasonable; to make sense.

  4. 04

    thirteenth reason why

    Synonym of thirteenth reason.

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