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stand to reason

idiom
Meaning

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


Origin

disputed origin

From stand (“(archaic or obsolete) to be consistent; to accord, agree”) + to + reason.

Examples
SIMPLE

It stands to reason that you should study before the exam.

CONTEXTUAL

If you do not sleep well, it stands to reason that you will feel tired at work tomorrow.

COMPLEX

Given the current economic instability, it stands to reason that investors would choose to move their capital into more secure and reliable assets.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    13th reason why

    Alternative form of thirteenth reason why.

  2. 02

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  3. 03

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  4. 04

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  5. 05

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  6. 06

    half-night stand

    A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

  7. 07

    not have a leg to stand on

    To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.

  8. 08

    one-night stand

    A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

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