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No Rhyme Or Reason

The idiom "no rhyme or reason" means that something doesn't make sense or doesn't have any logical explanation. It is used to describe a situation or behavior that seems random or without a clear purpose.

For example, if someone suddenly quits their job without any explanation or warning, you could say that their decision had "no rhyme or reason." Similarly, if a company makes a decision that seems illogical or doesn't align with their goals, you could say that it was done "without rhyme or reason."

This idiom is often used to express frustration or confusion when something doesn't make sense. It can also be used to criticize someone's actions or decisions if they seem irrational or thoughtless.


The usage of the idiom 'No Rhyme Or Reason' in a sentence

• The government's policy on immigration appears to have no rhyme or reason, causing a lot of controversy and confusion. (Talking about a policy that lacks logic or justification)

• The weather in this city makes no sense; it can be sunny one minute and pouring rain the next, there's no rhyme or reason to it. (Talking about something that is unpredictable or inconsistent)

• The company's decision to cut jobs seems to have no rhyme or reason. (Talking about a decision that seems illogical or unjustified)

• There is no rhyme or reason to this traffic. (Talking about traffic that doesn't flow logically).

• I don't understand why my phone battery dies so quickly, there's no rhyme or reason to it. (Talking about something that doesn't make sense)

• The professor's grading system seemed to have no rhyme or reason, making it difficult for students to understand their grades. (Talking about a system that is unclear or confusing)

• The plot of the movie had no rhyme or reason, making it difficult for the audience to follow the storyline.

• The new school policy seems to have no rhyme or reason to it, confusing both students and teachers.

• The company's decision to lay off employees had no rhyme or reason, leaving everyone feeling uncertain about their job security.

• The actions of the dictator had no rhyme or reason, causing chaos and destruction in the country.

• His sudden outburst had no rhyme or reason, leaving everyone in the room shocked and confused.

• There is no rhyme or reason to why the weather is so unpredictable today.

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