English Reference
Idiom idiom

due to sb/sth


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


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