[on the strength of] {prep.} With faith or trust in; dependingupon; with the support of.
On the strength of Jim’s promise toguide us, we decided to climb the mountain.
Bill started arestaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army.
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Значение идиомы on the strength of