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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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
The dancing brought energy, the voices carried weight, and the production delivered.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Given that many leadership roles are still held by men, their voices and their advocacy carry weight.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The experience and background of the coaches also carry weight.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The dancing brought energy, the voices carried weight, and the production delivered.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Given that many leadership roles are still held by men, their voices and their advocacy carry weight.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Carry weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20weight. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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