it stands to reason



It (only) stands to reason.

It is only reasonable to hold a certain opinion. It stands to reason that most people will not buy a new car if they don't think they can pay for it. I think he will come back to pick up his check. It only stands to reason.
See also: reason, stand

it stands to reason

if it stands to reason that something happens or is true, it is what you would expect (often + that ) It stands to reason that a child that is constantly criticised will grow up to have no self-confidence.
See also: reason, stand

it stands to reason

It's reasonable or to be expected. For example, It stands to reason that if we leave late we'll arrive late. [Early 1600s]
See also: reason, stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Redmond-Irish
Christinakris-TEEN-ə (English), kris-TEE-nah (German, Swedish, Dutch)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Ramirus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Milodrag-Medieval Slavic (Hypothetical)
Tiannatee-AN-əEnglish (Modern)
Benjamine-French