❌ Don't Say
I think that's okay
✅ Say This Instead
"Sounds reasonable"
Meaning
It seems fair or acceptable.
اردو ترجمہ
یہ معقول لگتا ہے
"Sounds reasonable"
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Expression Frequency
Common
Formality
Both
Authority Score
8/10
📖 Linguistic Context
An idiomatic predicate phrase functioning as a complement to express agreement or acceptance in a sentence.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
📰 Real-World Usage Examples
"Your revised budget sounds reasonable to the finance team."
📌 Business context
"The hypothesis presented in the paper sounds reasonable based on the data."
📌 Academic context
"After hearing the plan, I said it sounds reasonable."
📌 Daily conversation
⚠️ When NOT to Use
Avoid it when you need to give strong encouragement or express excitement; choose a more emphatic phrase instead.
💡 Pro Tip
Use it right after someone proposes an idea to show polite approval without sounding overly enthusiastic.
Daily Life Examples
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Your suggestion sounds reasonable.
آپ کی تجویز معقول لگتی ہے۔ -
If we meet halfway, that sounds reasonable.
اگر ہم درمیان میں راضی ہوں تو یہ معقول لگے گا۔ -
I was unsure at first, but his plan sounds reasonable now.
پہلے تو مجھے یقین نہیں تھا، لیکن اس کا منصوبہ اب معقول لگتا ہے۔
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it correct to say I think that's okay?
It's understandable but sounds hesitant; use a stronger idiom.
When should I use Sounds reasonable?
Use it to politely agree with a suggestion or proposal.
What does Sounds reasonable mean?
It means the idea appears fair, logical, or acceptable.
Posted on July 27, 2026 · Practice English Daily · More Practice Sentences