Leaving (something) out of account In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "leaving (something) out of account", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-02-09 10:02

pay no heed to something

Leave (something) out of account phrase

To not consider or pay attention to something; to dismiss something as insignificant.

He left the ‘No Parking’ sign out of account and parked his car illegally.

I left the awkward questions of the reporters out of account and changed the subject.

You have to leave hurtful comments out of account and keep trying.

I regret leaving my mom's advice out of account.

be like talking to a brick wall

used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.

to not become involved in something; to show no interest in people

To not care in any way about something or someone

sit on (one's) hands

1.To do nothing, ignore the problem or situation needing to be coped with
2.To not want to applaud

1. To stop, delay or diminish something

2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others

The verb "leave" must be conjugated according to its tense.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.