Meaning of 'By dint of'
What does the saying 'By dint of' mean?
Idiom: By dint of
Meaning:
This means 'as a result of' or 'because of':
It would be good to think he'd risen to position of Chief Executive by dint of hard work.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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