-On account of somebody/something

### What does it mean?
Think of this phrase as a slightly more formal (but still common) way to say "because of" or "due to." It’s used to point out the reason something happened or why a situation exists. For example, if you say, *"The picnic was moved indoors on account of the rain,"* you’re explaining that rain caused the change.

### How to use it:
- Structure your sentence: Start with what happened, then add *"on account of"* + the reason.
- *"They delayed the flight on account of technical issues."*
- *"He apologized on account of his rude comment."*

- Formal vs. Casual: Works in both settings! Use it in essays, emails, or even casual chats. It sounds a tiny bit fancier than *" because of,"* though, so pick it when you want to mix up your language.

### Real-life examples:
1. Everyday conversation:
- *"I skipped the gym today on account of this terrible headache."*
2. Formal context:
- *"The conference was rescheduled on account of the speaker’s sudden illness."*

### Similar phrases:
- *Because of, due to, owing to, thanks to* (though *"thanks to"* can sound sarcastic if the reason is negative!).

### Pro tips:
1. Clarity matters: Always make sure the reason after *"on account of*" is clear. Avoid vague statements like *"…on account of things."*
2. Don’t overuse it: It’s great for variety, but swapping it with *"because of"* keeps your writing/speech natural.
3. Noun-friendly: The phrase is usually followed by a noun or noun phrase (*"on account of the delay"*), not a full clause.