on the back of
idiom
1
: because of or on the strength of (something)
Profits have increased on the back of improved international sales.
2
disapproving
: by using the efforts of (other people)
The company has achieved record profits on the back of cheap labor.
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Dozens of Syrians are cutting and collecting wood branches, tying them in bunches and hauling them on the back of pickup trucks, bicycles and motorcycles.
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Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
There is precedent for young goalkeepers making moves to the Premier League on the back of impressive campaigns in League One, with Gavin Bazunu and James Trafford both moving for more than £10million.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Draped on the back of the sofa behind Kevin were multiple ultrasound photos, a pair of baby’s shoes and a custom onesie.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Netflix shares rallied more than 9% on Wednesday on the back of its strong fourth-quarter reports, marking their best day since Oct. 18.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
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Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
There is precedent for young goalkeepers making moves to the Premier League on the back of impressive campaigns in League One, with Gavin Bazunu and James Trafford both moving for more than £10million.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Draped on the back of the sofa behind Kevin were multiple ultrasound photos, a pair of baby’s shoes and a custom onesie.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Netflix shares rallied more than 9% on Wednesday on the back of its strong fourth-quarter reports, marking their best day since Oct. 18.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
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“On the back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20back%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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