there is reason in the roasting of eggs
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
There is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary actions.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thậm chí những hành động kỳ lạ cũng có lý do đằng sau
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There is reason, it is said, in the roasting of eggs, and there is philosophy even in furniture—a philosophy nevertheless which seems to be more imperfectly understood by Americans than by any civilized nation upon the face of the earth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there is reason in the roasting of eggs” mean?
There is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary actions.
Is “there is reason in the roasting of eggs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.