5K

UK//juːv ˈɡɒt tə bi ˈriːzənəbl//US//juːv ˈɡɑt tə bi ˈrizənəbl//

Meaning of You've got to be reasonable

To act or think in a fair and sensible way.

In simple words: You need to be sensible and fair.

You've got to be reasonable in a sentence

  • In negotiations, you've got to be reasonable to reach an agreement.
  • You've got to be reasonable about your expectations for the project.
  • When discussing differences, you've got to be reasonable to find common ground.
  • You've got to be reasonable in your response to criticism to improve.
  • In a partnership, you've got to be reasonable with each other’s ideas.

How to use You've got to be reasonable

Use in discussions to emphasize fairness. Avoid in formal writing; better suited for conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'reason' in 'reasonable' as 'using common sense'.

Related words

Collocations with You've got to be reasonable

  • be reasonable
  • expect reasonable behavior
  • have reasonable expectations

Synonyms for You've got to be reasonable

Common mistakes with You've got to be reasonable

  • Confusing 'reasonable' with 'rational' - they are not exact synonyms.
  • Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler language would suffice.

Compare You've got to be reasonable with Sensible, Fair, Just, Practical, Logical

You've got to be reasonable appears in

You've got to be reasonable in other languages

More chunks like You've got to be reasonable

People also search for

  • You've got to be reasonable meaning
  • meaning of You've got to be reasonable
  • You've got to be reasonable definition
  • define You've got to be reasonable
  • what does You've got to be reasonable mean
  • You've got to be reasonable means
  • how to use You've got to be reasonable

Frequently asked questions about You've got to be reasonable

What does You've got to be reasonable mean?

You need to be sensible and fair.

What is the definition of You've got to be reasonable?

To act or think in a fair and sensible way.

How do you use You've got to be reasonable in a sentence?

In negotiations, you've got to be reasonable to reach an agreement.

Can you give another example of You've got to be reasonable?

You've got to be reasonable about your expectations for the project.

What are synonyms for You've got to be reasonable?

Common alternatives include sensible, fair, just, practical, logical.

What words go with You've got to be reasonable?

It commonly pairs with be reasonable, expect reasonable behavior, have reasonable expectations.

What are common mistakes when using You've got to be reasonable?

Confusing 'reasonable' with 'rational' - they are not exact synonyms. Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler language would suffice.

How do you pronounce You've got to be reasonable?

US: //juːv ˈɡɑt tə bi ˈrizənəbl//, UK: //juːv ˈɡɒt tə bi ˈriːzənəbl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You've got to be reasonable?

Use in discussions to emphasize fairness. Avoid in formal writing; better suited for conversations.