Within reason Meaning in English
expression
wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈɹizən
wi-THIN REE-zuhn
wɪðˈɪn/ /ɹˈiːzən
wi-THIN REE-zuhn
Definition
If something is 'within reason,' it means it is possible or acceptable as long as it is not excessive or unrealistic.
Usage & Nuances
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 razonablePortuguese (BR): dentro do razoávelPortuguese (PT): dentro do razoávelChinese (Simplified): 在合理范围内Chinese (Traditional): 在合理範圍內Hindi: यथासंभव (वाजिब सीमा के भीतर)Arabic: ضمن حدود المعقولBengali: যথার্থ সীমার মধ্যে - যুক্তিসঙ্গত পরিভাবেRussian: в пределах разумногоJapanese: 常識の範囲で - 無理のない範囲でVietnamese: trong giới hạn hợp lý - trong phạm vi cho phépKorean: 적당한 선에서 - 합리적인 범위 내에서Turkish: makul oldukça - akla yatkın olduğu süreceUrdu: معقول حدود میںIndonesian: sebatas kewajaran - dalam batas yang wajar
Example Sentences
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