according to (someone's or something's) (own) merits Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
on its merits
on its merits Also,
on one's merits or
according to one's merits. With regard only to the intrinsic quality of something or someone. For example,
Who supports it doesn't matter; we have to consider the idea solely on its merits, or
The agency doesn't care about her references but wants to hire candidates according to their merits. [Late 1800s]
on its merits
on its merits Also,
on one's claim or
according to one's merits. With attention alone to the built-in affection of article or someone. For example,
Who supports it doesn't matter; we accept to accede the abstraction alone on its merits, or
The bureau doesn't affliction about her references but wants to appoint candidates according to their merits. [Late 1800s]
according to (someone's or something's) (own) merits
Objectively based on or due to someone's or something's absolute qualities, actions, etc. (as against to other, beneath cold factors). I can assure you that she didn't get the job because she is the CEO's daughter—she was advised according to her own merits. Casey's a abhorrent dancer, so there's no way she got the advance role according to her merits. Our publishing abode aloof accustomed that arrangement according to its own merits. We absolutely did not apperceive it was accounting by Stephen King!Learn more: accord, merit, to
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