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Definition it stands to reason (that) in British English

it stands to reason (that) phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that something is obvious because it is what most sensible people would expect

Example

If they don't like you, it stands to reason they won't give you the job.

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Definition it stands to reason (that) in British English