rhyme or reason

noun

: good sense or reason

Examples of rhyme or reason in a Sentence

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Musk and his team have delivered chaos, with mass firings and layoffs of probationary employees and others across government, with no rhyme or reason. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025 Her pain can act up suddenly and seemingly comes without rhyme or reason. Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025 There is no rhyme or reason as to when and where shrimp will run. Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 My guess is that the car wanted to connect with my phone, but there seemed to be no rhyme or reason to it. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhyme or reason

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rhyme or reason was in the 15th century

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“Rhyme or reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhyme%20or%20reason. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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