On any account Meaning in English
expression
AWN EN-ee uh-KOWNT
on EN-ee uh-KOWNT
Definition
Used to strongly say that something must not be done, no matter what happens or under any circumstances. Typically, it's found in negatives ("not on any account").
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and emphatic; almost always used in negative forms as 'not on any account.' Found in instructions or warnings. Similar to 'under no circumstances.' Seldom heard in casual speech.
Spanish: de ninguna manera - bajo ningún motivoPortuguese (BR): de jeito nenhum - sob nenhuma circunstânciaPortuguese (PT): de forma alguma - sob nenhuma circunstânciaChinese (Simplified): 绝不能 - 无论如何都不Chinese (Traditional): 絕不能 - 無論如何都不Hindi: किसी भी हालत में नहींArabic: بأي حال من الأحوال - تحت أي ظرفBengali: কোনওভাবেই নয় - কোনও অবস্থাতেই নয়Russian: ни в коем случае - ни при каких обстоятельствахJapanese: 決して～してはいけないVietnamese: tuyệt đối không - dù bất cứ lý do gìKorean: 어떤 경우에도 - 결코Turkish: hiçbir şekilde - hiçbir şarttaUrdu: کسی بھی صورت میں نہیںIndonesian: dengan cara apa pun tidak - sama sekali tidak
Example Sentences
You must not, on any account, touch that wire.
basic
On any account, do not give out your password.
basic
Students should not be in the lab on any account after hours.
basic
Not on any account should you let strangers into your home.
natural
My boss said, 'Don’t, on any account, open that email link.'
natural
If you feel unwell, on any account, see a doctor right away.
natural