On (someone's) Account Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does On (someone's) Account Idiom mean?

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on (someone's) account What does on (someone's) account mean?	because of someone	We went to the children's festival on our daughter's account.
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in one`s element What does "in one`s element " mean?	in an environment or situation that comes naturally to someone	She is in her element being in charge of the new sales department.

nosh What does "nosh" mean?	snack.	"There's plenty in the refrigerator if you wantsomething to nosh on."
twist (someone's) words around What does "twist (someone's) words around" mean?	to restate someone's words inaccurately when quoting him or her	The supervisor twisted my words around when he repeated my complaint to the manager.
in the course of What does "in the course of" mean?	during	In the course of his life he visited over 45 countries.
as comfortable as an old shoe What does "as comfortable as an old shoe" mean?	very comfortable, very familiar	I felt as comfortable as an old shoe when I entered my aunt's house.
In the swing What does "In the swing" mean?	If things are in the swing, they are progressing well.
not take no for an answer What does "not take no for an answer" mean?	to not accept someone's refusal	My aunt would not take no for an answer when I said that I would not eat dinner at her house.
gomer What does "gomer" mean?	person thrown out of an emergency room due to repeated or inappropriate visits (short for "get out of my ER")

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On (someone's) Account Idiom