voice of reason
noun phrase
: a person who influences others to act sensibly
She was the voice of reason in our group.
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He is asked by RAF Group Captain Lionel Mandrake — a voice of reason in the madness — to recall the B-52 bombers that will end civilization.
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Who would’ve thought the guy shoving people’s fingers into buzzsaws would actually be the voice of reason on this show?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Quite a few commenters praised the bride's brother for supporting his sister and being a voice of reason.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Amanda, always the voice of reason, does award-worthy work in this episode to get ahead of the building conflict, offering Johnny some insight into where Daniel’s head is at.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Who would’ve thought the guy shoving people’s fingers into buzzsaws would actually be the voice of reason on this show?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Quite a few commenters praised the bride's brother for supporting his sister and being a voice of reason.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Amanda, always the voice of reason, does award-worthy work in this episode to get ahead of the building conflict, offering Johnny some insight into where Daniel’s head is at.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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