on the back of

phrase

1

: because of or on the strength of (something)

Profits have increased on the back of improved international sales.

2

disapproving : by using the efforts of (other people)

The company has achieved record profits on the back of cheap labor.

Examples of on the back of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The county’s voters elected a wave of Moms for Liberty candidates in 2022 on the back of endorsements from DeSantis. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Carlos Alcaraz Coming back from four months away, on the back of the injury that tennis players fear most, to defend a title that no man has defended since 2008? — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Dust buildup on the back of your TV can block vents, causing overheating and performance issues. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

The long $400 call provides leveraged participation if the stock re-rates toward the $500+ zone that analysts are modeling on the back of the AI revenue ramp. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the back of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove