rhyme or reason

noun

: good sense or reason

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There’s no rhyme or reason to any of it, the good or the bad. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 There is no rhyme or reason to any of my actions. — Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026 There wasn’t really a rhyme or reason. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 And there's no rhyme or reason to think this will help the cause in Philadelphia. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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