The phrase shows that someone's idea or advice was influential in making a decision. On my teacher's suggestion, I entered the science fair.
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Contextual Variety
The context can be formal or informal, such as advice from a friend or a professional recommendation. At my friend's suggestion, we tried the new sushi place.
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Not Always Positive
The outcome isn't always positive; it implies the action was taken because of the suggestion, not its success. I bought that stock at my brother's suggestion, but it didn't pan out well.