under the circumstances adv. phr. In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. 
 In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.
 In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.  Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.
 Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.  [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲