hinge on
idiom
: to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something)
The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.
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Evan Nicole Brown: Both of your L.A. shows hinge on a symbol: the five colorful, interlocking Olympic rings.
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Evan Nicole Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Trump’s support in both parties — and his presidency — could hinge on what happens next.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Getting hired and promoted used to hinge on traditional leadership traits like executive presence and vision.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The twisty plots of both shows hinge on recurring betrayal.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
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Evan Nicole Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Trump’s support in both parties — and his presidency — could hinge on what happens next.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Getting hired and promoted used to hinge on traditional leadership traits like executive presence and vision.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The twisty plots of both shows hinge on recurring betrayal.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
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“Hinge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinge%20on. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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