stand to reason
To seem very likely from the known facts; to be clear and logical.
This idiom is almost always used with the pronoun subject it and is followed by a that clause.
This idiom is almost always used with the pronoun subject it and is followed by a that clause.
If you have a driver's license, it stands to reason you can drive.
Joe is intelligent and studies hard; it stands to reason that he will pass the examination.
It stands to reason that a person without experience cannot do the work as well as an experienced one.
It stands to reason that he isn't going to pass the course if he never studies.
swan song
A farewell or last appearance.
Прощание или последнее появление; "лебединная песня".
The famous soprano gave her swan song in La Traviata before she retired.
The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
Лебединой песней актера была его великолепная игра в недавнем фильме.
teach a lesson
To show that bad behavior can be harmful.
When Johnny pulled Mary's hair, she taught him a lesson by breaking his toy boat.
The burns Tommy got from playing with matches taught him a lesson.
within reason
Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate.
I want you to have a good time tonight, within reason.
If Tom wants to go to the fair, he must keep his expenses within reason.
Jean's plans are quite within reason.