it stands to reason

Idioms  

1. It's reasonable or to be expected. For example, It stands to reason that if we leave late we'll arrive late. [Early 1600s]

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Example Sentences

But it stands to reason that the more money spent on things like food, power and healthcare, the less there is to splurge elsewhere.

From Barron's

It stands to reason then that Patterson would bring Paul Gonzales, a defensive backs coach who worked with Patterson for nearly half of his tenure at TCU.

From Los Angeles Times

Therefore, it stands to reason that the White House’s deportation drive will drag down customer growth.

From Barron's

It stands to reason, then, that a film about Ann Lee, the founding “mother” of this 18th century celibate Christian sect, would be a musical.

From Los Angeles Times

As for packaged snacks from companies represented by the Consumer Brands Association, it stands to reason why Skittles doesn’t want to see its logo appropriated for hemp-derived likenesses that the Wrigley Company did not create.

From Slate