Circumstances Alter Cases In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Circumstances Alter Cases", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-01-13 05:01

Meaning of Circumstances Alter Cases

Synonyms:

drastic times call for drastic measures , drastic times require drastic measures

Circumstances Alter Cases American proverb

Other phrases in English have similar meanings, including drastic times that call for drastic measures and desperate times that call for desperate measures.

Certain conditions can change conventional actions or approaches.

A manager must be flexible and independent because circumstances alter cases.

Honestly, I don't want you to break the rule, but I think circumstances alter cases.

Origin of Circumstances Alter Cases

The etymology of this phrase has little information, apart from the fact that it was first recorded sometime in the 17th century.

 

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under the harrow

1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.

2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.

Example:

1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.

2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.

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