on account on account {adv. phr.} As part payment of a debt; to lessen the amount owed. John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month for his bicycle. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion