of necessity . of necessity {adv. phr.} Because there is no other way; because it must be; necessarily. Being a professional actor of necessity means working nights and Sundays. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment