stand upon (v.) Old form(s): vpon
depend on, rely upon, hinge on
2H4 III.ii.143[Falstaff to Shallow, of Wart] his apparel is built upon his back, and the whole frame stands upon pins
MND I.i.139[Lysander to Hermia] The course of true love never did run smooth; / But either it was different in blood ... Or else it stood upon the choice of friends
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