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Reckon without

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Unexpected Outcome

Use 'reckon without' when an unforeseen event affects your plans, hinting at a lack of preparation.

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They planned the picnic but reckoned without the sudden rainstorm.
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Idiomatic Usage

This phrase is idiomatic; it expresses a thought in a fixed, non-literal way, unique to native speakers.

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He reckoned without the new regulations that affected his business.
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Planning Pitfalls

'Reckon without' is often used when commenting on an oversight that leads to complications in one's plans.

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She wanted an outdoor wedding but reckoned without the seasonal bugs.
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