hinge on

Idioms  

1. Also, hinge upon. Depend or be contingent on, as in This plan hinges on her approval. This expression employs the verb hinge in the sense of “to hang,” as a door would hang on a hinge, a usage dating from the early 1700s.

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Example Sentences

Their fate could hinge on a game against Leeds on the final day, which promises to be a nerve-wracking affair for clubs at both ends of the table.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Gold’s trajectory will hinge on the geopolitical developments in the Middle East,” the financial markets strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

However, the upgrade doesn’t hinge on Arm’s claim that its chip will be more performant.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But the outcome could hinge on a swift de-escalation of Mideast tensions, leading to a drop in crude-oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

But L.V. knew how much emotion and energy had been wrapped into Boobie’s senior year, how so much of Boobie’s life, as well as his own, seemed to hinge on it.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Related Words

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