on the back of
The idiom "on the back of" is often used to indicate causation or advantage gained from a particular situation or effort.
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Definition
B2General
(common)As a result of or following something.
Example
- The company expanded rapidly on the back of increased demand for its products.
B2General
(common, derogatory)By taking advantage of or using something, often in an unfair manner.
Example
- He built his career on the back of his employees' hard work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the back of":
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