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At/on somebody’s suggestion

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Influence AcknowledgementPlay
The phrase shows that someone's idea or advice was influential in making a decision. SlideOn my teacher's suggestion, I entered the science fair.
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Contextual VarietyPlay
The context can be formal or informal, such as advice from a friend or a professional recommendation. SlideAt my friend's suggestion, we tried the new sushi place.
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Not Always PositivePlay
The outcome isn't always positive; it implies the action was taken because of the suggestion, not its success. SlideI bought that stock at my brother's suggestion, but it didn't pan out well.