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
Mahala-English
TiffaniTIF-ə-neeEnglish
ÖDÖN-Hungarian
Kephalos-Greek Mythology
Grwn-Welsh
BÉBhinnBAY-vin, BE-veenIrish