Collocations for "hinge"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "hinge" in context.
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hinge
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [creaky, rusty] hinge
- the [door, cabinet] hinges
- the [door's] hinges
- the door fell off its hinges
- knocked the door off its hinges
- swung open on its hinges
- the hinges creaked (when)
- the hinges need oil
- need to oil the hinges
- [brass, steel] hinges
- hinges such as [bivalves, elbow joints]
- the hinge of [destiny, fate, history]
- their [hopes, plans, ambitions] hinge on
- hinges on the [weather, decision]
- hinges on the [outcome, success] of
- [everything, the future, her plan] hinges on the [outcome]
- [everything, it all] hinges on you
- hinge a [door, frame, wardrobe]
- hinged to [protect, provide, prevent, stop, allow]
- hinged at the [top, bottom, side]
- hinged in [place, position]
- hinged for [convenience, comfort, easy opening]
- the [door, wardrobe] hinged open
- a hinge [system, joint]
- the hinge design
'hinge' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):