Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-thanks-to
phrase
/ˌnoʊ ˈθæŋks tə/
Definition
Used to indicate that someone or something is not responsible for a positive outcome or that credit for success should not be given to someone.
Examples
- We finished the project on time, no thanks to the last-minute changes.
- She passed her exam, no thanks to her study habits.
- They won the game, no thanks to the referee’s decisions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘no-thanks-to’ expresses that a person or situation is not acknowledged for their contributions, often implying that they were actually a hindrance or irrelevant to the achievement.
Synonyms
- despite
- irrespective of
- not because of
