Phrase guide

within reason

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

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

To an extent which is reasonable; not beyond what is reasonable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: in reason

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kohtuuden rajoissa — to an extent which is reasonable
  • French: dans la limite du raisonnable — to an extent which is reasonable
  • Polish: w granicach rozsądku — to an extent which is reasonable
  • Russian: в разу́мных преде́лах (v razúmnyx predélax) — to an extent which is reasonable