on the strength of

English

Etymology

Compare Polish na mocy.

Preposition

on the strength of

  1. In reliance upon; on the basis of; using as a guide or support.
    Synonym: upon the strength of
    The police arrested him on the strength of some rather flimsy evidence.
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