Example: It stands to reason that water will freeze when very cold.
Definition
"To stand to reason" means to be logically obvious or expected based on given facts or common sense. For example, when it is very cold, it stands to reason that water will freeze, indicating a conclusion that naturally follows from the situation.
Translations
ser lógico
voor de hand liggen
ser lògic
aller de soi
naheliegen
Etymology
The phrase "to stand to reason" comes from the idea that a conclusion or fact "stands" firm when supported by logical reasoning. It suggests that something is so clear and sensible that it can figuratively 'stand' without doubt. This expression has been used in English since at least the 17th century.
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"To stand to reason" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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