see sense

idiom

: to decide to act in a sensible way
I wish she would see sense and go to college.

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Admirable approaches from both of us—neither of which resulted in Marvin learning to tolerate strangers, see sense, adapt to changes in his routine, or accept the fact that his position at the center of our universe would soon be contested. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2025

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“See sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20sense. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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