normal
in the normal course of events
As things typically unfold, take place, or happen. In the normal course of events, we would have arranged for a follow-up interview to take place right away, but things were so chaotic that it never happened. Profits are going to be down this quarter, since, in the normal course of events, site traffic slows down over the summer months.
See also: course, event, normal, of
in the normal course of things
As things typically unfold, take place, or happen. In the normal course of things, we would have arranged for a follow-up interview to take place right away, but things were so chaotic that it never happened. Profits are going to be down this quarter, since, in the normal course of things, site traffic slows down over the summer months.
See also: course, normal, of, thing
in the ordinary course of events
As things typically unfold, take place, or happen. In the ordinary course of events, we would have arranged for a follow-up interview to take place right away, but things were so chaotic that it never happened. Profits are going to be down this quarter, since, in the ordinary course of events, site traffic slows down over the summer months.
See also: course, event, of, ordinary
in the ordinary course of things
As things typically unfold, take place, or happen. In the ordinary course of things, we would have arranged for a follow-up interview to take place right away, but things were so chaotic that it never happened. Profits are going to be down this quarter, since, in the ordinary course of things, site traffic slows down over the summer months.
See also: course, of, ordinary, thing
new normal
A previously unusual occurrence that has become commonplace. High unemployment rates have become the new normal due to the country's economic strife. Coming home to an empty house is the new normal now that the kids have gone off to college.
See also: new, normal
the normal run (of something)
The standard, average, or typical type of something. The unorthodox politician is seen by many as a rebuke to the normal run of bureaucrats, who spend more time debating and arguing than actually accomplishing anything meaningful. While the normal run of stuff you find in a flea market is junk, every now and then you come across something really valuable.
See also: normal, run
under normal circumstances
According to the way things normally happen, occur, or unfold. Under normal circumstances, applications should take two to three weeks to process, but we are experiencing an unusually high volume of applicants at the moment. I'd usually start with recommending a change in diet and lifestyle under normal circumstances, but considering how severe the condition is I think we need to look at more drastic treatment options.
See also: circumstance, normal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
under normal circumstances
Fig. normally; usually; typically. "We'd be able to keep the dog at home under normal circumstances," said Mary to the vet. "Under normal circumstances you'd be able to return to work in a week," explained the doctor.
See also: circumstance, normal
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in the ordinary, normal, etc. course of eˈvents, ˈthings, etc.
as things usually happen: In the normal course of events we would not treat her disappearance as suspicious.See also: course, of
as per ˈusual/ˈnormal
(spoken) in the usual or normal manner: ‘What time is the lesson?’ ‘Thursday at 3 o’clock, as per usual.’ ‘Is he in a bad mood this morning?’ ‘Yes, as per normal.’See also: normal, per, usual
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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