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hinge on

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hinge on something
to depend on something. The case hinged on whether the jury believed the accused thief or the two witnesses.
Etymology: based on the idea that a door is attached to its frame by a hinge (= folding device)
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Due to an editing error, the March 8 story "State Case Against Markets May Hinge on Food 4 Less," incorrectly described Attorney Gen.
Corrections by Los Angeles Business Journal
It can be applied to any residential hinge on wood, metal or composite doors, and is being made with highly-durable materials, enabling it to carry a lifetime guarantee.
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Samsung, the world's third-largest mobile phone maker, is the first to utilize Liquidmetal alloys in the housings that protect the all-important hinge on the flip-type handset of its top-performing models.
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