under no circumstances


under no circumstances

At no time; never. Under no circumstances will I allow you to go to a party on a school night.See also: circumstance, no

under no circumstances

 and not under any circumstancesFig. absolutely never. Andy: Under no circumstances will I ever go back there again! Rachel: Why? What happened? Sue: Can I talk you into serving as a referee again? Mary: Heavens, no! Not under any circumstances!See also: circumstance, no

in/under no circumstances

used to emphasize that something should never happen or be allowed: Under no circumstances should you lend Paul any money. ♢ Don’t open the door to strangers in any circumstances.See also: circumstance, no

under no circumstances

In no case; never.See also: circumstance, no