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

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
See also:
  • 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