
On account of somebody/something
Causality Emphasis
Use 'on account of' to emphasize the reason or cause of an action or event.
The game was postponed on account of heavy rain.
Replacing 'Because'
'On account of' can replace 'because' for variety or to sound more formal.
He apologized on account of his late arrival.
Negative Connotation
'On account of' often appears in negative contexts, such as explaining problems or excuses.
We're in debt on account of poor financial planning.