line of reasoning line of reasoning /laɪn əv ˈriːzənɪŋ/

noun

1. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning  ( argument , argumentation , line of reasoning , line , logical argument )
   a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
    I can't follow your line of reasoning
   I can't follow your line of reasoning