See sense
verb
To start to understand that you have been wrong or foolish.
She tried to make him see sense and give up his dangerous activities.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To start to understand that you have been wrong or foolish.
She tried to make him see sense and give up his dangerous activities.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to suggest improvement or change in someone's decision or behavior.
After much debate, he finally saw sense and canceled the risky investment.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
Implies a change towards better judgement or more rational thinking.
She saw sense after reviewing the facts and apologized.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Criticism
Carries a mild critical tone, suggesting previous foolishness or error.
I hope he sees sense soon and stops wasting his time on impractical ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to suggest improvement or change in someone's decision or behavior.
After much debate, he finally saw sense and canceled the risky investment.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
Implies a change towards better judgement or more rational thinking.
She saw sense after reviewing the facts and apologized.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Criticism
Carries a mild critical tone, suggesting previous foolishness or error.
I hope he sees sense soon and stops wasting his time on impractical ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Used in casual conversation, often to suggest improvement or change in someone's decision or behavior.
After much debate, he finally saw sense and canceled the risky investment.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
Implies a change towards better judgement or more rational thinking.
She saw sense after reviewing the facts and apologized.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Criticism
Carries a mild critical tone, suggesting previous foolishness or error.
I hope he sees sense soon and stops wasting his time on impractical ideas.
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