Phrasal Verb - resting on (someone or something)
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.Definition
- To rely on someone or something for support, protection, or information.
- To be placed or situated on something.
- To be based or depend on a particular fact or condition.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've been resting on my savings while looking for a new job. |
| 2 | The book is resting on the table. |
| 3 | He's resting on the success of his last album. |
| 4 | The company is resting on outdated technology. |
| 5 | The decision rests on the outcome of the test. |
| 6 | She's resting on her laurels. |
| 7 | The bridge is resting on the riverbed. |
| 8 | The painting is resting in the museum. |
| 9 | The economy is resting on the shoulders of the middle class. |
| 10 | The theory rests on a few key assumptions. |