because of

because of

Due to. This phrase typically precedes the reason that something else has happened. I just found out that the event has been canceled because of the snow.
See also: because, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • permit me
  • eggs is eggs
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • allow me
  • guess what
  • Guess what!
  • kickoff
  • for a kick-off
  • prelim
  • prelims