on the back of
idiom
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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Players on the receiving end will be designated by a green dot on the back of the helmet.
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Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2024
The identity of its original owner, however, remains glaringly obvious to all: Ono left a famous, secret inscription to Lennon on the back of the watch.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 June 2024
One of Dion's brothers found Angélil's name on the back of Canadian singer Ginette Reno's album and sent the recording to him.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
And among the most welcome transplants is this alt-country outfit led by Miles Patzer, whose visceral holler might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2024
The identity of its original owner, however, remains glaringly obvious to all: Ono left a famous, secret inscription to Lennon on the back of the watch.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 June 2024
One of Dion's brothers found Angélil's name on the back of Canadian singer Ginette Reno's album and sent the recording to him.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
And among the most welcome transplants is this alt-country outfit led by Miles Patzer, whose visceral holler might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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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 Jul. 2024.
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