in the circumstances
Related to in the circumstances: Extenuating circumstances, unforeseen circumstances
in the circumstances
Due to the conditions or particular situation; such as the case is. Of course we wish that we could pay each employee a proper Christmas bonus, but in the circumstances, that is just not feasible. I'm sorry for my sudden resignation, but I'm afraid that, in the circumstances, I just can't work here any longer.
See also: circumstance
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in/under the ˈcircumstances
used before or after a statement to show that you have thought about the conditions that affect a situation before making a decision or a statement: Under the circumstances, it seemed better not to tell him about the accident. She did the job very well in the circumstances.See also: circumstance
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in/under the circumstances
- push money
- (I) wouldn't count on it
- wouldnt
- at (one's) discretion
- at somebody's discretion
- be (one's) place (to do something)
- be somebody's place to do something
- appropriate for
- reward (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)