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
Edward Bulwer-LyttonHer 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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One player said Daboll’s 2022 playoff berth and win still carried weight during this down time.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2024
Business leaders and civic organizations rallied behind the speedway as did Indianapolis automotive manufacturers, whose opinion carried weight.
—Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
Their voices carry weight and can significantly affect the legitimacy of a state.
—Karen Kramer, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2021
As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cardin’s call (along with that of Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, the committee’s ranking member) should carry weight.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2024
Business leaders and civic organizations rallied behind the speedway as did Indianapolis automotive manufacturers, whose opinion carried weight.
—Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
Their voices carry weight and can significantly affect the legitimacy of a state.
—Karen Kramer, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2021
As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cardin’s call (along with that of Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, the committee’s ranking member) should carry weight.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
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“Carry weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20weight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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