it depends
fixed phr..fixed phr.. This means the answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no'. The right answer changes based on the situation.
fixed phr.. A fixed expression used to indicate that the answer to a question is contingent on other factors and cannot be a simple affirmative or negative.
Should I bring a jacket? It depends.
How much does a new phone cost? It depends on the brand you choose.
Whether the new policy will succeed is not a simple question; it depends entirely on public compliance and the government's enforcement capacity.
This phrase is often followed by 'on' and the factor that influences the answer.
Teach this as a complete conversational turn that signals a more complex answer is coming; contrast it with a direct 'yes' or 'no'.
It's depend.It depends.The phrase uses the simple present verb 'depends', not the verb 'to be' plus 'depend'.