hinge on — to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪndʒ ɑːn/
Korean meaning: ~에 달려있다, ~에 의존하다
Korean pronunciation: **힌**지 온
Example Sentences
- My weekend plans hinge on whether my mother-in-law decides to visit or not.
- The company's future hinges on the launch of their new smartphone.
- Whether I pass the exam hinges on my ability to stay awake during studying.
hinge on
NOUN//hɪndʒ ɑːn//
to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
The patient's survival will hinge on the doctor's treatment choice
On the fringe she starts to cringe, knowing everything will hinge on this!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
문의 경첩(hinge)에서 유래된 표현으로, 문이 경첩에 의존해서 움직이는 것처럼 어떤 것이 핵심 요소에 완전히 의존한다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My weekend plans hinge on whether my mother-in-law decides to visit or not.”
“The company's future hinges on the launch of their new smartphone.”
“Whether I pass the exam hinges on my ability to stay awake during studying.”
“The peace negotiations hinge on both sides making significant compromises.”
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