carry weight

idiom

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: to be important or meaningful especially in influencing others

He was considered a man of solid judgment, and his opinion upon all matters, private and public, carried weight.—

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Her opinion carries a lot of weight with us, and we often seek out her advice before making any important decision.

Your promises would carry more weight [=be more meaningful] if you didn't break them so often.

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But for those of us who've fallen in love with the challenge of visiting all the U.S. national parks, those numbers carry weight. —

Emily Hart, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 As the most important player in franchise history, his words about the quarterback position in Denver always carry weight. —

Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 The money carries weight, but an active McGregor would add even more legitimacy. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Bag It You might be tempted to pack a big backpack, but that's the wrong move—see Kershaw’s advice above about carrying weight on your bike instead of on your back. —

Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021 See all Example Sentences for carry weight