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单词 carry weight
释义

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
Her 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.

carry weight

phrase

as in matter
to be of importance His opinion doesn't carry much weight with the people who'll make the final decision.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • matter
  • weigh
  • cut ice
  • mean
  • import
  • influence
  • affect
  • signify
  • count
  • sway
  • add up (to)
  • concern
  • amount (to)
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