Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-no-circumstances
adverbial phrase
/ˈʌndər noʊ ˈsɜrkəmˌstænsɪz/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize that something should not happen in any situation.
Examples
- You should under no circumstances share your password with anyone.
- Under no circumstances will I agree to that proposal.
- He was warned that under no circumstances should he approach the animal.
Meaning
This expression is used to make it clear that a certain action or event is completely unacceptable under any conditions.
Synonyms
- not at any cost
- by no means
- under no conditions
