Listen to reason Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹizən

LIS-en tuh REE-zuhn

UK

lˈɪsən/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈiːzən

LIS-en too REE-zuhn

Definition

To accept logical arguments and behave sensibly, especially after being stubborn or emotional.

Usage & Nuances

This is an idiomatic expression, often used when someone is being stubborn or acting emotionally. It is usually used in negative: 'refuses to listen to reason.' Commonly used in discussions, arguments, or when advising someone. Not formal.

• Spanish: escuchar la razón - entrar en razón
• Portuguese (BR): ouvir a razão - dar ouvidos à razão
• Portuguese (PT): ouvir a razão - dar ouvidos à razão
• Chinese (Simplified): 听劝 - 听道理
• Chinese (Traditional): 聽勸 - 聽道理
• Hindi: समझ से काम लेना - बात मानना
• Arabic: يستمع إلى العقل - ينصت للمنطق
• Bengali: যুক্তি মানা - যুক্তি শোনা
• Russian: прислушиваться к голосу разума - слушать доводы
• Japanese: 理屈を聞く - 理屈に耳を傾ける
• Vietnamese: nghe theo lý lẽ - nghe lý trí
• Korean: 이성을 따르다 - 이성적인 말을 듣다
• Turkish: mantıklı olmaya çalışmak - mantığı dinlemek
• Urdu: عقل کی بات سننا
• Indonesian: mendengarkan alasan - menerima logika

Example Sentences

Please listen to reason and calm down.

basic

I hope you will listen to reason before making your choice.

basic

She finally listened to reason and apologized.

basic

No matter what I say, he just won't listen to reason.

natural

Sometimes kids refuse to listen to reason when they're upset.

natural

I tried convincing her, but she wouldn't listen to reason at all.

natural