on the back of

idiom

: because of or on the strength of (something)

Profits have increased on the back of improved international sales.

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 Wells Fargo also exceeded estimates on Friday on the back of its investment banking division. —

Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024 After being punished Friday for its underwhelming robotaxi reveal, Tesla rebounded 1.7% before the opening bell, while Boeing took a 1.5% drop on the back of its Friday announcement of 10% layoffs. —

Ian Mount, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024 Instead, dispense a few drops on the back of your hand and then use your fingertips to apply it to your face. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 These spiders are black with orange or white spots on the back of the abdomen. —

Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the back of

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