in consequence
in consequence
As a result (of something); therefore; thus. I heard you borrowed my car without permission. In consequence, you're grounded for two weeks. She didn't study for the exam and, in consequence, she failed. What did she think was going to happen?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in consequence (of something)
as a result of something; because of something. In consequence of the storm, there was no electricity. The wind blew down the wires. In consequence, we had no electricity.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in consequence
As a result, therefore, as in She was away for years and in consequence has few friends here. The prepositional phrase in consequence of means "as a result of," as in In consequence of this finding, there is sure to be further investigation. [Late 1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈconsequence (of something)
(formal) as a result of something: The child was born deformed in consequence of an injury to its mother.See also: consequence
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in consequence
As a result; consequently.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- get (something) wrong
- get it wrong
- come down hard on (someone or something)
- come down hard on someone
- cram
- cram for (something)
- cram for an examination
- cram for an/the exam
- exam
- examination