on the back of
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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.
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The sweet video then cuts to Enloe's daughter, 13-month-old Maisie Jane — who has a similar standalone curl on the back of her neck.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
All three key benchmarks closed higher Tuesday stateside, on the back of tech gains and a crypto recovery.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
The round-toe sandals are held in place with adjustable silver buckles sitting on dainty ankle straps that cross over on the back of the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
Hamstring Curl Hamstring curls target the muscles on the back of your legs, which are vital for knee flexion and overall knee stability.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
All three key benchmarks closed higher Tuesday stateside, on the back of tech gains and a crypto recovery.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
The round-toe sandals are held in place with adjustable silver buckles sitting on dainty ankle straps that cross over on the back of the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
Hamstring Curl Hamstring curls target the muscles on the back of your legs, which are vital for knee flexion and overall knee stability.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
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“On the back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20back%20of. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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