within reason
within sensible limits

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within reason
to the degree that good judgment would allow.
With a good exercise program, you can eat anything you want, within reason, and not gain weight.

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within reason
sensible, reasonable
Within reason, you should be able to take as much time off from work as you want in order to go to school.

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within reason
adv. or adj. phr. Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate.
I want you to have a good time tonight, within reason.
If Tom wants to go to the fair, he must keep his expenses within reason.
Jean's plans are quite within reason.

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