defy logic

The idea that they would make deep reductions in the face of such effort defies logic.

In this context, sanctions against both countries defy logic and justice.

Because a lot of things have defied logic so far.

"It defied logic to believe he really tried to do that."

The commission said the agency had taken actions "that defy common sense, logic and law."

We are trying to be positive because he defies logic.

Richard was right in that it all seemed to defy logic.

It was an identity that defied logic and general appearances.

People are prepared to pay fancy prices to own a place there defying economic logic.

They defy logic, not being subject to the rules of the real world.