on no account

Definitions

Under no circumstances.

Equivalents

Examples

“But, however, concerning philosophies of this kind, a caution was on no account to be overlooked ; because already we foresee⟳ it in mind⟳, and augur, that if at any time, stirred by our admonitions, men (taking leave⟳ of the sophistical learning) shall, in earnest, shape⟳ themselves to experiment⟳, then will it certainly happen⟳, on account of the premature and overhasty speed⟳ of the mind⟳, and its spring⟳ and flight to generalities and the principles of things, that there will be an imminent danger from such philosophies; and this evil it is fit even now to meet⟳.”

““Why didn't the idiot tell⟳ her not to open⟳ it?” “It was his first move⟳. ‘I've found a letter from you here, precious,’ she said. ‘On no account open⟳ it, angel,’ he said. So of course she opened it.””

“he received a telegram from the prime minister ordering that on no account were Yacef and Zohra Drif to be maltreated in any way.”

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