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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Example Sentences

But while stock-market bulls have gushed about how this is a healthy rotation in leadership, some see reason for a more cautious approach.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

And they see reason for concern in how investors in equities and the credit market are assessing the risks.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

“But when you go further, as a human being should, you see potential, and you see reason and you see motive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

However, with new manager Erik ten Hag trying to bring greater speed and fluency to United this season, Varane can see reason for optimism.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2022

“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