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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
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
I know you do n't understand my motivation for this decision, but after the dust settles you'll see that there is a method to my madness.
Now that he's started pushing these wild ideas, I sure hope there's a method to his madness — otherwise, he'll be a laughingstock.
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