Within reason Meaning in English

expression

US

wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈɹizən

wi-THIN REE-zuhn

UK

wɪðˈɪn/ /ɹˈiːzən

wi-THIN REE-zuhn

التعريف

If something is 'within reason,' it means it is possible or acceptable as long as it is not excessive or unrealistic.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in polite or negotiating contexts ("I'll help you, within reason"). Implies limits set by common sense or practicality. Often translated as 'not too much' or 'as long as it's reasonable.'

• Spanish: dentro de lo razonable
• Portuguese (BR): dentro do razoável
• Portuguese (PT): dentro do razoável
• Chinese (Simplified): 在合理范围内
• Chinese (Traditional): 在合理範圍內
• Hindi: यथासंभव (वाजिब सीमा के भीतर)
• Arabic: ضمن حدود المعقول
• Bengali: যথার্থ সীমার মধ্যে - যুক্তিসঙ্গত পরিভাবে
• Russian: в пределах разумного
• Japanese: 常識の範囲で - 無理のない範囲で
• Vietnamese: trong giới hạn hợp lý - trong phạm vi cho phép
• Korean: 적당한 선에서 - 합리적인 범위 내에서
• Turkish: makul oldukça - akla yatkın olduğu sürece
• Urdu: معقول حدود میں
• Indonesian: sebatas kewajaran - dalam batas yang wajar

جمل نموذجية

You can eat as much as you want, within reason.

basic

Ask for help within reason.

basic

You can stay out late, but only within reason.

basic

I'll buy you what you want, within reason.

natural

She'll help you out, within reason.

natural

You can borrow my car within reason, just let me know first.

natural