no accounting for

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi, dear all.

Could you help me to understand the phrase in italics. Does it mean that it is difficult to explain the occasional example of bizarre human behavior?

There is no accounting for the occasional example of bizarre human behavior.

Thank you in advance.

2

Hi Geo,

Yes, you are right. It suggests that you cannot logically explain or it is difficult to explain something.

Alan

3

Hi, Dear sir Alan

Thanks for your reply.