# it depends

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/it-depends
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means the answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no'. The right answer changes based on the situation.

## Examples

- Will you go to the park? It depends.
- I asked if we should bring umbrellas, but he said it depends on the weather forecast.
- Whether the project succeeds or fails depends on how well the team coordinates their efforts during the final phase.

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