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Meaning of pin hopes on
to have a strong expectation or confidence that something will happen or that someone will do something
Etymology of pin hopes on
The phrase "pin hopes on" is an idiomatic expression that originated in the mid-19th century, with "pin" meaning to attach or fasten, and "hopes" referring to a feeling of expectation or desire
Historically, the phrase is thought to have come from the idea of pinning a note or a message to a person or object, symbolizing the attachment of one's hopes or expectations to that person or thing
Synonyms
rely on
depend on
count on
trust in
have faith in
bank on
look to
turn to
hope for
expect
anticipate
await
look forward to
place confidence in
put faith in
put trust in
believe in
be reliant on
be dependent on
hang on
cling to
hold on to
set store by
set one's heart on
set one's sights on
Definitions
- To have a strong expectation or confidence that something will happen or that someone will do something
- * To rely on someone or something to achieve a desired outcome
Usage Examples
- She pinned her hopes on getting the job, and was disappointed when she didn't get it
- * He pinned his hopes on the new treatment, and was relieved when it started to work
- * They pinned their hopes on the weather forecast, and were grateful when the storm passed