Meaning of the word "circumstances often alter cases" in English
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circumstances often alter cases
US /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz ˈɔːfən ˈɔːltər ˈkeɪsɪz/
UK /ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz ˈɒfən ˈɔːltə ˈkeɪsɪz/
Idiom
the way one should act or judge a situation depends on the specific facts or conditions involved
Example:
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I usually don't support lying, but circumstances often alter cases when someone's safety is at risk.
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He was granted an exception because circumstances often alter cases.
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