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Hinge on

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Hint: 'hinge on' is used when one situation directly affects another. SlideTheir reunion hinges on his return from abroad.
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It expresses that one crucial factor will determine the outcome of something. SlideOur vacation hinges on the weather forecast.
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'Hinge on' isn't about actual hinges; it's figurative for a pivotal or decisive point. SlideAdmission to the club hinges on membership approval.
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