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

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

“If pocketbooks are being stretched and consumers are being choiceful and value-seeking, it stands to reason, if there’s more pressure on the consumer, they’re only going to become more so.”

From Barron's

It stands to reason that the momentum effect needs to be updated to reflect investors accelerating myopia.

From MarketWatch

There isn’t much research on whether the Stanley-Brown is less effective for autistic people, but researchers and advocates say it stands to reason that some tailored adjustments to the standard template could be helpful.

From Los Angeles Times