on account of . on account of {prep.} As a result of; because of. The picnic was held in the gym on account of the rain. Compare: ON ONE'S ACCOUNT, OF ONE'S OWN ACCORD. Categories: add yours {prep.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment