Tuesday, July 31, 2012

For No Reason / Without Warning

For no reason is an expression used when a situation / emotion / action / reaction seemingly has no cause. It answers the question "Why?" when the "why" isn't known.

#1) We were having a conversation and he started crying for no reason.

#2) She and I were watching TV together and she got angry with me for no reason.

#3) The team leader left his position for no reason and he never gave an explanation.


Without Warning is used for a sudden event that gives no signs before occurring.

#4) The car stopped running without warning and it wouldn't start again.

#5) The police officer struck me without warning and threw me in the police car.

#6) The stock market collapse came without warning.

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