Meaning of 'Rhyme or reason'
What does the saying 'Rhyme or reason' mean?
Idiom: Rhyme or reason
Meaning:
If something is without rhyme or reason, it is unreasonable.
('Beyond rhyme or reason' is an alternative.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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