Meaning of English expressions: reason, stand to reason, beyond reason, listen to reason
Reason (n)
1- the cause of
- – The reason for the flood was the heavy rain in the last few days
2- the explanation for an action
- – He owes me money from last year, this is the reason why I won’t help him
3- cause of an intention
- – What is your reason for emigrating to the USA?
Beyond all reason
much more than is sensible
- – Their demands go beyond all reason!
Stand to reason
clear to all sensible people
- – It stands to reason that she won’t work if we don’t pay her.
Listen to/hear reason
allow oneself to be persuaded by good advice
- – Let’s not get emotional about this, we must listen to reason
with reason
rightly
- – He thinks, with reason, that my mother doesn’t like him
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