Phrasal Verb: Hinge on

Hinge on

Meaning: Depend very much or completely

Example: Everything HINGES ON the results of the negotiations; if they go badly, we'll be in real trouble.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• International English

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Hinge on

Meaning: Be an essential point for the development of a story

Example: The film HINGES ON his not being recognised when he's in disguise.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• International English

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 2 phrasal verbs with 'HINGE'

• Hinge on
• Hinge upon