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hinge on/upon something

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hinge on/upon something

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++hinge on/upon something  hinge on/upon something at hinge2(1) if a result hinges on something, it depends on it completely


hinge on/upon something
hinge on/upon something phrasal verb (see also hinge)
if a result hinges on something, it depends on it completely:
    His political future hinges on the outcome of this election.
    The case against him hinged on Lewis’ evidence.