Off the back of something
prepositional phrase
Following or resulting from a particular event or situation.
She bagged a role in the new film, off the back of her incredible performance in the auditions.
Often appears as...
- success off the back of
- achievement off the back of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Soon after or following closely.
Off the back of their championship win, the team was invited to the international tournament.
Often appears as...
- off the back of a win
- off the back of a success
prepositional phrase
Following or resulting from a particular event or situation.
She bagged a role in the new film, off the back of her incredible performance in the auditions.
Often appears as...
- success off the back of
- achievement off the back of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Soon after or following closely.
Off the back of their championship win, the team was invited to the international tournament.
Often appears as...
- off the back of a win
- off the back of a success
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Shows a direct consequence or benefit resulting from a specific action or event.
He landed a book deal off the back of his popular blog.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Although often used for positive outcomes, it can also follow negative events.
She faced increased scrutiny off the back of the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Momentum
Implies that the subsequent event happens because of momentum from the first.
The director got more funding off the back of the film's success.
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Shows a direct consequence or benefit resulting from a specific action or event.
He landed a book deal off the back of his popular blog.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Although often used for positive outcomes, it can also follow negative events.
She faced increased scrutiny off the back of the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Momentum
Implies that the subsequent event happens because of momentum from the first.
The director got more funding off the back of the film's success.
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Shows a direct consequence or benefit resulting from a specific action or event.
He landed a book deal off the back of his popular blog.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Although often used for positive outcomes, it can also follow negative events.
She faced increased scrutiny off the back of the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Momentum
Implies that the subsequent event happens because of momentum from the first.
The director got more funding off the back of the film's success.
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