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.

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Trump Media stock crashed 35% last week, also on the back of dwindling prospects in the election. —

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 Some aspects of this design include placing the sunroom on the back of the house, where the sun naturally shines through; and incorporating terracotta tile flooring to absorb heat. —

Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 Shares of Alphabet popped about 6% on the back of the results. —

Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 The small, wearable device, worn on the back of the upper arm, is designed for people with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes who are not using insulin. —

Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the back of

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