Under normal circumstances
Example: Under normal circumstances, we finish work by six.
Definition
"Under normal circumstances" is a phrase used to describe a situation or condition that is typical or expected, without any unusual or extraordinary factors influencing the outcome. It implies that, in most cases, things proceed as usual or planned.
Translations
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en circunstancias normales -
onder normale omstandigheden -
en circumstàncies normals -
dans des circonstances normales -
unter normalen Umständen
Etymology
The phrase "under normal circumstances" combines 'under,' indicating a condition or situation, with 'normal,' meaning usual or standard, and 'circumstances,' referring to the facts or conditions surrounding an event. It evolved in English to express typical conditions, with no unusual or exceptional elements involved.
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"Under normal circumstances" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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