Meaning of the word "it stands to reason that" in English

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it stands to reason that

US /ɪt stændz tu ˈriː.zən ðæt/
UK /ɪt stændz tu ˈriː.zən ðæt/
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Idiom

it is logical or obvious to expect that something is the case

Example:
It stands to reason that if you don't study, you won't pass the exam.
It stands to reason that they would be late given the heavy traffic.