see reason

Idioms and Phrases

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

Apparently, he thinks people who love someone with Down syndrome simply must be clouded by sentiment, and unable to see reason.

From The Daily Beast

Theory B is that Obama still somehow thinks, after all this time, that he can get the GOP to see reason and come to terms.

From The Daily Beast

After some debate she was induced to see reason in the proposal and consented to take the lenient course.

From Project Gutenberg

If, in time, I see reason for bestowing my blessing upon a choice which at present——But no matter.

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If M. Jusserand would throw aside the manuals and turn to the original, he would probably see reason to modify his verdict.

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But if those who go with you see reason to misdoubt you, they will kill you in the forest.

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Then she would stroke my eyes and bid me see reason, and all would be well.

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