see reason

Idioms  

1. 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).

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see reason

As the former CEO of the Harris Poll, I see reason for concern.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Likely, he is not someone who will eventually see reason, have empathy, turn his life around and learn to have healthy boundaries.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026

But even some outside the sector see reason for growth.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

“Now, see reason, Betsy,” said Mother Slaughter, a tiny old thing, in the huge bonnet and cape that she had worn in life and been buried wearing.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman