Meaning of on the back of | Babel Free

Definitions

1. As a result of; after; subsequent to.
2. By the effort of; by drawing an unfair advantage from.
   derogatory

Examples

“Lisicki will rise from her current ranking of 62 to at least 35 in the world on the back of her efforts at the All England Club, but she will have serious designs on a first Grand Slam title after overcoming the 2007 runner-up.”

“Generational wealth was in some cases built on the back of slave labor.”

“They're trying to hand out dividends on the backs of the skilled workers who keep the lights on and can't get adequate raises and insurance.”

“This posh hotel makes its money on the backs of poor working women. It's clearly an outfit with no respect for its workers.”

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