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weigh in

verb

Definition of weigh in

intransitive verb
1 : to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed; especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest
2 : to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator weighed in with an opinion

Examples of weigh in in a Sentence

self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal

First Known Use of weigh in

1868

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