on the strength of (something)
on the strength of (something)
Due to or on the basis of some outstanding factor; on the merit of something. I can't help but feel like I was hired for my looks and not on the strength of my skills. On the strength of this new evidence, I find no reason for this case to proceed any further.
See also: of, on, strength
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the strength of something
Fig. because of the support of something, such as a promise or evidence; due to something. On the strength of your comment, I decided to give John another chance. On the strength of my testimony, my case was dismissed.
See also: of, on, strength
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the strength of
On the basis of, as in She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. [Early 1600s]
See also: of, on, strength
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on the strength of
on the basis of or with the justification of.See also: of, on, strength
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the strength of something
mainly because of something: I got the job on the strength of my experience in sales. They were sent to prison on the strength of a tiny piece of evidence.See also: of, on, something, strength
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the strength of
On the basis of: She was hired on the strength of her computer skills.
See also: of, on, strength
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on the strength of
- on the strength of something
- cast
- cast (some) light on (something)
- cast/shed/throw light on something
- throw (some) light on (something)
- throw (some) light upon (something)
- throw an amount of light on
- throw light on
- shed light on something