on account of

Idioms  

1. Owing to, because of the fact that, as in We canceled the beach picnic on account of the bad weather forecast. This idiom was first recorded in 1936.

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Example Sentences

She was the only member of an 11-member executive team to lose her job and, according to the complaint, had just been awarded a “merit increase” on account of her “overall job performance.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Premier League added that the £10m fine would have been £20m, but was reduced by 50% on account of Chelsea's proactive self-reporting and co-operation with the process.

From BBC

Perhaps the most common advice has been “Just buy a Tesla,” on account of its excellent charging network.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says he was in debt on account of paying other people’s bills after becoming an independent artist.

From Los Angeles Times

On account of regenerative braking, I might not have to change the brake pads until my vehicle hits 70,000 miles or more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accordingly
• so
• then
• thus