Relationships
lean on someone
depend on someone for support
To lean on someone means to depend on them for emotional, practical, or other support.
Hear it in real life
How did you manage after moving abroad?
I leaned on a few close friends when things felt difficult.
I often lean on my brother for practical advice.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I usually lean against my parents when I need advice.
Say: I usually lean on my parents when I need advice.
“Lean against” describes physical support; use “lean on someone” when you mean depending on them for help.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
lean on someone for something; lean on someone when
Your turn: say it out loud
I often lean on my brother for practical advice.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
lean on someone
depend on someone for support
“I often lean on my brother for practical advice.”
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