neither rhyme nor reason
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There is neither rhyme nor reason on Twitter; just a lot of shouting by folk in a semi-aroused state of permanent outrage.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2017
There is neither rhyme nor reason in it.
From Harper's Round Table, September 10, 1895 by Various
It seems to me we are being swayed by some kind of destiny which impels us here or there, with neither rhyme nor reason, and whether we will or no.
From A Confederate Girl's Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
In short, there seemed to be neither rhyme nor reason, as Larry said, in the fact that they should be continually getting out of the frying-pan into the fire.
From Lost in the Forest Wandering Will's Adventures in South America by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“You’ll get neither rhyme nor reason out of her,” said Thalassa, as their glances met.
From The Moon Rock by Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
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