The usual motive behind such an outstanding display of male power is to attract females.
However, the two most usual motives of suicide for men are financial and emotional, often evidenced as atrophied libido.
Forget the usual motives, says Harry; forget private gain, personal venom, revenge.
Richard knew he was their best bet, and he had taken away all the usual motives.
But he wouldn't need an alibi if he hadn't the usual motive.
The usual motive the inevitable motive.
I am embarrassed to say that my usual motive to go up to the attic is: "Someone's coming!
What are the usual motives?
"What are the most usual motives, M. Poirot?"
"If it's homicide, the usual motives are greed, revenge, profit, jealousy, those type of things," Mr. Simmons said.