English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word "listen to reason" in English

What does "listen to reason" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

listen to reason

US /ˈlɪs.ən tə ˈriː.zən/
UK /ˈlɪs.ən tə ˈriː.zən/
"listen to reason" picture

Idiom

1.

to be persuaded by sensible arguments or advice

Example:
•
He's too stubborn to listen to reason.
•
If you just listen to reason, we can solve this problem.
Synonym:
be reasonablesee sensecome to one's sensesbe sensibleyield to reason
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
listenlistenerlisten inreasonreasonablereasonablyreasoning