weigh on

phrasal verb

weighed on; weighing on; weighs on

: to make (someone or something) sad, depressed, or worried

The bad news is really weighing on me.

I can tell that something is weighing on his mind.

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Higher rates for longer could weigh on economic activity and dampen demand for raw materials. —

Frank Holmes, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 The impact of two recent hurricanes, along with cruise ship pre-opening costs, will weigh on results. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025 But tariffs would probably weigh on retailers like Ms. Bettencourt, who carries 75,000 items in her store, ranging from lawn mowers, chain saws, paint and barbecue sauce, to tropical fish, live reptiles, cookware and baby Carhartt overalls. —

Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 The loss of the synagogue weighed on Galloway and her family. —

Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for weigh on