ENGLISH
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due to sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

because of someone or something. you use this to explain the reason why something happened.


Examples
SIMPLE

The game was cancelled due to the rain.

CONTEXTUAL

The flight was delayed by two hours due to a technical problem with the plane.

COMPLEX

The company's rapid expansion was largely due to the innovative strategies implemented by the new management team last year.

Last updated April 22, 2026