2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'HINGE'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'HINGE'

Hinge on

  1. Depend very much or completely
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Everything HINGES ON the results of the negotiations; if they go badly, we'll be in real trouble.
  2. Be an essential point for the development of a story
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The film HINGES ON his not being recognised when he's in disguise.

Hinge upon

  1. Depend very much or completely
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Everything HINGES UPON the results of the negotiations; if they go badly, we'll be in real trouble.

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