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

When exactly the trial might start later this year will hinge on whether the judge allows prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Mangione. —Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026

Citizenship, and the rights conferred upon citizens, should not depend on a person's ability to assemble records from behind detention walls, nor should liberty hinge on how much documentation a citizen can marshal under duress. —Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

The debate over the California wealth tax may well hinge on delving into plutocrat psychology. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

Enforceability of the contract also wouldn’t hinge on whether the player was sufficiently advised by an attorney or agent. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for hinge on

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