reliance

reliance on (someone or something)

A total dependence on someone or something, especially to a detrimental or hindering degree. The writer's reliance on cliché started becoming painfully obvious after his second book. The countess's reliance on her assistants grew even greater after she had her fall.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

reliance on someone or something

trust and dependence on someone or something. John's reliance on his family is holding him back. Reliance on sleeping pills is dangerous.
See also: on, reliance
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • reliance on
  • reliance on (someone or something)
  • a sight to behold
  • Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!
  • do not pass Go, do not collect $200
  • do not pass Go, do not collect two hundred dollars
  • 200
  • (I'll) see you in hell!
  • (you) can't please everyone
  • compute
References in periodicals archive
"As the world moves towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, Reliance has positioned itself far ahead of the curve to create new value," he said.
Subject to certain closing conditions, including approval by the Reliance shareholders, as well as customary regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2019.
A circular sent by Reliance Paints to its dealers, retailers, and distributors stated that those who would sell the products at prices fixed by the company would get 8% monthly discount on the total quantity purchased from Reliance Paints.
A circular sent by Reliance Paints to its dealers, retailers, and distributors stated that those who would sell the products at prices fixed by the company would get 8 per cent monthly discount on the total quantity purchased from Reliance Paints.
The enquiry report concluded that these practices were restricting competition, not only between the dealers and retailers but also between Reliance and its competitors as the retail price became inflexible and no discounts could be offered by dealers to consumers for Reliance's products.
Reliance Communications said it planned to challenge the insolvency petitions.
On the camera front, Reliance LYF F8 gets an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash.
The announcement of the JV, Dassault Reliance Aerospace, comes within days of India and France, on September 23, signing an agreement for 36 Rafale fighter jets at a value of euro 7.87 billion, or about Rs 59,000 crore.
An analyst at Emkay Global Financial Services Limited, Dhaval Joshi, stated that this positive movement might spell good news for shareholders of Reliance Industries.
The expanded accord between the brothers is crucial for Reliance Jio to start services, which have been delayed by a quarter.
17 July 2014 - US banking and payments technology group Fidelity National Information Services Inc (NYSE:FIS) said its unit FIS Wealth Management Services Inc had closed its acquisition of local financial services and wealth management firm Reliance Financial Corp.
But even Cannes veterans were surprised in May 2008 when giant Reliance Entertainment of India trumpeted that it would make a significant investment in the entertainment industry, and that Hollywood would be a key beneficiary.
Reliance Globalcom today announced the appointment of Lorain Wong as Chief Marketing Officer of its three offshore businesses, comprising FLAG, Yipes and Vanco.
Reliance Globalcom and Ciena Corporation have upgraded Reliance Globalcom's FA-1 North submarine cable system with 100G wavelengths.