Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhyme-or-reason
idiom
/raɪm ɔr ˈrizən/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that there is no logical reason or a suitable explanation for something.
Examples
- She was upset when she couldn’t find any rhyme or reason for why her project got rejected.
- His strange behavior had no rhyme or reason; no one could understand it.
Meaning
The term suggests that an action or outcome lacks justification or sense, often leaving one confused or bewildered.
Synonyms
- no sense
- no logic
- no explanation
