On no account In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on no account", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-10-17 08:10

Meaning of On no account

Synonyms:

not at all , at no time , under no circumstances

On no account phrase informal

Sometimes written as "Not on any account". If something should on no account be done, it should not be done under any situations.

On no account give Peter an apology. You've done nothing wrong.

The girl left on no account.

You must on no account give your personal details to anyone over the phone or by email.

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To know and understand a situation only when it has already happened

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Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.

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The existing situation or condition

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