carry weight

idiom

: 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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Despite the optics, Kang has emphasized to fans and players that the Spirit was her first investment in sports, which carries weight. Emily Olsen, New York Times, 7 June 2025 Viewers get glimpses of their influence stretching beyond the gates, where their name carries weight in boardrooms and charity galas alike. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025 Murray’s comments carry weight because of his ties to the Georgia program and likelihood that the information — at least parts of it — are credible. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025 The experience and background of the coaches also carry weight. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry weight

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