rest on
phrasal verbrest on/upon somebody/something
- to depend or rely on somebody/something
- All our hopes now rest on you.
Extra Examples- The success or failure of the film rests largely on the talents of the cast.
- The decision rests entirely upon how good a fighter you think she is.
- to look at somebody/something
- Her eyes rested on the piece of paper in my hand.
rest on something
- to be based on something
- The whole argument rests on a false assumption.
- Our trade policy rests firmly on the foundation of free and open markets.