it stands to reason
It's reasonable or to be expected. For example, It stands to reason that if we leave late we'll arrive late. [Early 1600s]
Words nearby it stands to reason
it ain't a fit night out for man or beast,
it figures,
it girl,
it is a far, far better thing that i do, than i have ever done,
it never rains but it pours,
it stands to reason,
it takes a heap o' livin' in a house t' make it home,
it takes a thief to catch a thief,
it takes all sorts,
it takes getting used to,
it takes one to know one