rest upon
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.
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- to look at somebody/something
- Her eyes rested on the piece of paper in my hand.