under certain circumstances

under certain circumstances

In certain situations. I let my kids sleep with me in my bedroom under certain circumstance, like if they've had a nightmare.See also: certain, circumstance

under certain circumstances

 and under certain conditionsFig. depending on or influenced by something; because of something. Under certain conditions, you can see across the lake to the other side. Under certain circumstances, what you propose to do is all right.See also: certain, circumstance