on the back of (something)



on the back of (something)

In immediate succession after something else has happened and/or as a result of it. On the back of their first album's unexpected success, the band began receiving offers to play gigs all over the world.
See also: back, of, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Merrion-Welsh
Dorcas['dɔ:kəs]
Elias[i'laiəs]
JanuszYAH-nuwshPolish
GreyGRAYEnglish (Rare)
ZandraZAN-drəEnglish