within reason

1. see in reason.

Example Sentences

I had a good job and could buy what I wanted within reason.

From Los Angeles Times

Broadcasters spend billions of pounds for the rights to screen matches and part of the deal is knowing, within reason, when they are likely to end.

From BBC

Of course, it’s okay to treat yourself, just within reason.

From Salon

One said it was "a great idea, within reason", another said it would be "quite unfair", while the third was against the idea, arguing that "social media has brought a lot of good to young generations as well".

From BBC

However you can merge with the household you’re in, within reason, will go a long way toward minimizing arguments and misunderstandings.

From Los Angeles Times

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