There’s no rhyme or reason to/for something

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Idiomatic Expression

Used to express confusion about why something happens without logical explanation.

I can't see why she's leaving such a good job; there's no rhyme or reason to it.

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Not Always Negative

Though it suggests randomness, it isn't strictly used in a negative sense and can denote wonder.

The artwork was strange, a mosaic of colors with no rhyme or reason, yet it was captivating.

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Figurative Use

Remember, it's not about poetry or reasoning literally; it's a metaphor for lacking logic.

The plot twists in the movie had no rhyme or reason, leaving the audience confused.