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circumstances noun, plural—Examples:show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances—take circumstances into account—lit. measure the body then tailor the suit (idiom); fig. act according to actual circumstances—have no alternative (idiom); compelled by circumstances—be in straitened circumstances—eat depending on the dish (idiom); fig. to act according to actual circumstances—do something, never mind the circumstances—extreme (usu. of thoughts, speech, circumstances)—in straitened circumstances—lit. a notch on the side of a boat locate a sword dropped overboard (idiom); fig. an action made pointless by changed circumstances—Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom). A wise man submits circumstances.—see the opportunity and act (idiom); act according to circumstances—lit. tailor the clothes fit the body (idiom); fig. act according to real circumstances—circumstances of the people—circumstances of an earthquake—specific circumstances pl—one's duty under the circumstances—handle by taking circumstances into consideration—what do (under given circumstances)—circumstances require action (idiom); absolutely necessary—national circumstances pl—accept circumstances with good will—(idiom) use methods in line with local circumstances—have unachievable ambitions based on current circumstances [idiom.]—accommodate to circumstances—adopt different attitude depending on the circumstances [idiom.]— |