rhyme or reason
Meaning: Any logical sense or reasonable explanation.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: The Absurd
Origin: The phrase draws from the idea of narrative coherence: something that neither rhymes (has pattern) nor has reason (has sense) is utterly nonsensical.
More idioms — The Absurd
- blow up in one's face — To fail spectacularly or cause a plan to collapse in an embarrassing way.
- one is a poet and doesn't know it — Someone has unintentionally created a rhyme or spoken in verse without realizing it.
- rip it up — To perform with energy, excitement, and conspicuous success.
- fall into place — To become suddenly clear and fully understood when separate elements finally align.
- raise hell — To cause a major disturbance or create considerable trouble and chaos.
- mugged by reality — To experience a sudden, brutal confrontation with harsh truth after living in comfortable…
More English idioms
- drop in the bucket — A contribution or action so small it is negligible compared to a massive problem.
- bed of roses — A situation or life that is entirely easy, comfortable, and free from hardship.
- made in the shade — Assured of comfort, success, or an effortless, favorable position.
- back up the truck — To make a large purchase by taking advantage of a favorable price.
- haul someone over the coals — To scold or reprimand someone severely for wrongdoing.
- make a fist of — To accomplish something with reasonable competence or success.
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