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There’s No Accounting for Tastes

Meaning of Idiom ‘There’s No Accounting for Taste(s)’ There’s no accounting for tastes means that an individual’s likes, dislikes or preferences defy explanation; it is impossible to understand why people like certain things and dislike other things. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “My neighbor just … Read more

Call to Account

Meaning of Idiom ‘Call to Account’ To call (someone) to account means to demand that someone explain the reason for their (usually wrong) actions and to take responsibility for them; to hold someone responsible and answerable for their actions. 1,2,3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This is a slightly … Read more

By All Accounts

Also: According to all accounts Meaning of Idiom By all accounts: Based on the opinion of most people; according to what everyone is saying; according to all available reports or information. 1 Usage “By all accounts, George is a trustworthy fellow.” “It may not be a good time to sell your home. By all accounts, the … Read more

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