on the back of

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Meaning: As a resultof; after;subsequentto.2011June 28, Piers Newbery, “Wimbledon 2011: Sabine Lisicki beats Marion Bartoli”, inBBC Sport‎[1]:Lisicki will rise from her current ranking of 62 to at least 35 in the worldon the back ofher efforts at the All England Club, but she will have serious designs on a first Grand Slam title after overcoming the 2007 runner-up.; (derogatory)By theeffortof; bydrawinganunfairadvantagefrom.Generational wealth was in some cases builton the back ofslave labor.They're trying to hand out dividendson the backs ofthe skilled workers who keep the lights on and can't get adequate raises and insurance.1987December 13, Elizabeth Pincus, quoting Barbara Neely, “Copping To The Mop Scandal”, inGay Community News, volume15, number22, page 1:This posh hotel makes its moneyon the backs ofpoor working women. It's clearly an outfit with no respect for its workers.

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