[listen] to reason
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to welcome and consider logical and rational arguments or viewpoints, often leading to a change in one's perspective or course of action
- She refused to listen to reason and persisted in her impractical plan.
- Sometimes it takes time for people to calm down and listen to reason during heated discussions.
- The team members eventually listened to reason and accepted the necessity of a new approach.
- Despite his initial resistance, he began to listen to reason and changed his stance on the matter.
- Encouraging people to listen to reason can lead to more effective problem-solving and decision-making.