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Meaning of on the back of | Babel Free

Preposition CEFR C2

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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

on the basis of on the brink of on the count of on the cusp on the edge of on the heels of

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