It stands to reason that...

Meaning

It's logical or predictable that...

Examples

• John: 'Considering the drought, water restrictions are inevitable.'<br>
• Alice: '<b>It stands to reason that</b> we'll all have to conserve water.'
• John: '<b>It stands to reason that</b> his campaign is struggling to gain traction.'
• Alice: 'Given his track record, he's unlikely to win the election.'<br>