on the strength of (something)
Due to or on the basis of some outstanding factor; on the merit of something. I can't help but feel like I was hired for my looks and not on the strength of my skills. On the strength of this new evidence, I find no reason for this case to proceed any further.
on the strength of something
Fig. because of the support of something, such as a promise or evidence; due to something. On the strength of your comment, I decided to give John another chance. On the strength of my testimony, my case was dismissed.
on the strength of
On the basis of, as in She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. [Early 1600s]
on the strength of
on the basis of or with the justification of.on the strength of something
mainly because of something: I got the job on the strength of my experience in sales.They were sent to prison on the strength of a tiny piece of evidence. on the strength of
On the basis of: She was hired on the strength of her computer skills.