Collocation
It depends.
The answer to a question or the outcome of a situation is not fixed but varies according to circumstances or other factors.
Definition
'It depends.' is a common English collocation. The answer to a question or the outcome of a situation is not fixed but varies according to circumstances or other factors.
it + depends
“When will you arrive? It depends on the traffic.”
Examples
- Are you coming to the party tonight? It depends on if I finish my work.
- How much will it cost to repair? It depends on the extent of the damage.
- Will the project be successful? It always depends on the team's effort and dedication.
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- I'm not sure what to do next, it really depends on your personal priorities.
- Whether we went to the beach or not depended entirely on the weather that morning.
- You asked for a definite answer, but honestly, it just depends.
- The outcome depends heavily on how well we prepare for the presentation.
- He said it depended on whether she ultimately agreed to the terms of the contract.
- Her mood often depends on how much sleep she's managed to get the night before.
- The quality of the final product often depends directly on the initial design and raw materials.
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