under no circumstances
under no circumstances
At no time; never. Under no circumstances will I allow you to go to a party on a school night.
See also: circumstance, no
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
under no circumstances
and not under any circumstancesFig. absolutely never. Andy: Under no circumstances will I ever go back there again! Rachel: Why? What happened? Sue: Can I talk you into serving as a referee again? Mary: Heavens, no! Not under any circumstances!
See also: circumstance, no
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in/under no circumstances
used to emphasize that something should never happen or be allowed: Under no circumstances should you lend Paul any money. Don’t open the door to strangers in any circumstances.See also: circumstance, no
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
under
/in the circumstances Given these conditions; such being the case.
under no circumstances
In no case; never.
See also: circumstance, no
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on one's
- on someone's
- out of one's
- (I've) got to go
- save someone's skin
- (Have you) been OK?
- other than
- other than (something)
- pillow-biter
- let something drop