Idiom "on no account"

[Jetta]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "No good", question 3

I made it absolutely clear that he could on no account expect a pay rise this year.

(a) in this way
(b) in some way
(c) in that way
(d) in no way

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "No good", answer 3

I made it absolutely clear that he could in no way expect a pay rise this year.

Correct answer: (d) in no way
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when we use idioms on no account why do we change the position like on no account will i let you do such a dangerous thing?

Jetta

[Alan]

Hi,

Certain expressions at the beginning of a sentence cause inversion - the verb followed by the subject as follows:

Not only have I done this but ...
Nowhere can I see any problems ...
Never will they agree to that plan..
In no way can you expect help ..

As you can see, all these examples refer to negative adverbs or adverbial phrases.

Alan
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