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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Though the Black Eyed Peas reunion was informal and celebratory rather than professional, the moment carries weight given the group’s legacy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025
But the speculation carries weight.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The committee's recommendations carry weight.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
And with Mercury still in Scorpio in retroshade, words carry weight.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025
But the speculation carries weight.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The committee's recommendations carry weight.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
And with Mercury still in Scorpio in retroshade, words carry weight.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Carry weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20weight. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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