Phrase guide

for reasons

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

For reasons that the speaker does not know or does not want to discuss; for no good reason.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, sarcastic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From for + reasons.