Phrasal Verb - leaning-on
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.Definition
To rely heavily on someone or something for support, help, or influence. This phrasal verb can also mean to put pressure on someone or something.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | John has been leaning on his best friend for advice since his marriage broke down. |
| 2 | The new employee was leaning on the experienced colleague for guidance. |
| 3 | The union is leaning on the company to agree to better wages and benefits. |
| 4 | Tom was leaning on the fence, deep in thought. |
| 5 | Sara's brother has been leaning on her financially since losing his job. |
| 6 | The sales team was leaning on the marketing department to provide better leads. |
| 7 | The city was leaning on the neighboring towns for resources during the emergency. |
| 8 | The coach was leaning on the star player to carry the team to victory. |
| 9 | The students were leaning on each other for moral support during the exams. |
| 10 | The CEO was leaning on the board of directors to approve the new project. |