IDIOM ON THE STRENGTH OF

on the strength of

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Meaning: If you do something on the strength of certain advice or information, you do it because the advice or information suggests doing it.

For example:

• I saw the movie on the strength of what Rod had said. I wouldn't have seen it if he hadn't said it was good.
  
• They gave me an interview on the strength of a recommendation from my tutor at university.
  

Quick Quiz:

Susan got the job on the strength of

the improving economy increasing sales her previous achievements englishclub.com

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