hinge on

idiom

: to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something)

The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.

Examples of hinge on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images The future of the booming obesity drug market won’t hinge on drugs that deliver greater weight loss alone. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026

If Hollywood studios could think smaller, more niche and more eclectically, the animation industry wouldn’t hinge on the bankability of a few four-quadrant movies, but on a healthy and varied slate of projects targeted at different age groups and interests. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Photos from the night Anthony died showed a protruding door hinge on Anthony's bathroom door, revealing the ligature risk remained. —Carol Thompson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Don’t let your career mood hinge on others’ choices. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for hinge on

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