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Interventizio Posted 9 years ago
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On account of
Hi
"On account of". I found this expression to be mainly linked to factual causes, like "the road was closed on account of a damaged bridge", so something concrete (and frequently bad).
I'd like to be sure that I can use it in phrases like: "I admire him on account of his mathematical intelligence" or it would sound awkward in such contexts.
I'm tired of using the old "due to" or "because of".
Thanks.
"On account of". I found this expression to be mainly linked to factual causes, like "the road was closed on account of a damaged bridge", so something concrete (and frequently bad).
I'd like to be sure that I can use it in phrases like: "I admire him on account of his mathematical intelligence" or it would sound awkward in such contexts.
I'm tired of using the old "due to" or "because of".
Thanks.
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Interventizio I'm tired of using the old "due to" or "because of". They're definitely current and not at all "old;" get used to using them! " ematical intelligence
- Interventizio I'm tired of using the old "due to" or "because of".
- They're definitely current and not at all "old;" get used to using them!
- " ematical intelligence
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InterventizioI'm tired of using the old "due to" or "because of".They're definitely current and not at all "old;" get used to using them!
InterventizioI admire him on account of his extraordinary maths skills."ematical intelligence
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Hi
I meant they are old to me because I'm tired of using just them and I need variations.
So I get it "on account of" in this context is ok.
I meant they are old to me because I'm tired of using just them and I need variations.
So I get it "on account of" in this context is ok.
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InterventizioSo IYes, but it's somewhat formal.get itguess/suppose "on account of" in this context is okay/OK.
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