see reason

Idioms

Adopt a sensible course of action, let oneself be persuaded, as in At ninety Grandma finally saw reason and gave up driving her car. This expression, which uses reason in the sense of “good sense,” was first recorded in Shakespeare's 1 Henry IV (1:2).

Example Sentences

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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called for restraint and urged all parties "to see reason, to de-escalate, and for a return to the 'negotiating table'".

From BBC

But while stock-market bulls have gushed about how this is a healthy rotation in leadership, some see reason for a more cautious approach.

From MarketWatch

However, analysts see reason for optimism about Nvidia’s core AI chip business.

From Barron's

Still, some investors see reason for caution ahead.

From MarketWatch

And they see reason for concern in how investors in equities and the credit market are assessing the risks.

From Barron's

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