reckon without
The phrase "reckon without" is often used to describe situations where an important factor or element has been overlooked in planning or decision-making.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To fail to consider or take into account something important.
Example
- They planned the event meticulously but reckoned without the weather turning bad.
- He thought he could finish the project quickly but reckoned without the complexity of the task.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reckon without":
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