english
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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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It's reasonable or to be expected. For example, It stands to reason that if we leave late we'll arrive late. [Early 1600s]
American Heritage Idioms