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.
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Another border war may be brewing as incentives for a major development in Johnson County hinge on one of Kansas City’s most notable employers coming to the Kansas side.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
But some of Sumrall’s decisions surely won’t pan out, and Florida’s improvement will hinge on making adjustments.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Whether Dugan is convicted could hinge on how the jury interprets her intent.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025
Tell me about preparing for the big kiss with Erin Krakow for your last scene, because the entire competition could hinge on that kiss.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
But some of Sumrall’s decisions surely won’t pan out, and Florida’s improvement will hinge on making adjustments.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Whether Dugan is convicted could hinge on how the jury interprets her intent.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025
Tell me about preparing for the big kiss with Erin Krakow for your last scene, because the entire competition could hinge on that kiss.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Hinge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinge%20on. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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