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pin your hopes on something/someone

to hope that something or someone will help you achieve what you want. The party is pinning its hopes on its new leader who is young, good-looking, and very popular with ordinary people.

See also: hope, pin

pin your hopes on someone/something

to depend on someone or something for a successful result. The party is pinning its hopes on its new leader, who is young, good-looking, and very popular. Scientists are pinning their hopes on the high-tech laboratory.

Usage notes: usually said when it is not certain whether something will happen or succeed

See also: hope, pin

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