on one's account meaning

[American slang]
adv. phr. For your good; because you want to help or please someone. Barry studied hard on his mother's account. I hope you didn't bring tea to the picnic just on my account. The teacher stayed in school a little late on Tom's account.
Compare: OF ONE'S OWN ACCORD, ON ACCOUNT OF.

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