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there is a method to one's madness
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used when there is good reasoning behind one's seemingly strange or crazy behavior
What is the origin of the idiom "there is a method to one's madness" and when to use it?
The idiom "there is a method to one's madness" has been in use for centuries, and it suggests that even when someone's actions seem strange or irrational, there is often a hidden or logical reason behind their behavior. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to acknowledge that there might be hidden reasons behind seemingly chaotic actions.
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Her artistic process seems disorderly, but there's a method to her madness that results in compelling and unique artworks.
I know you don't understand my motivation for this decision, but after the dust settles you'll see that there is a method to my madness.
