carry weight

Idioms and Phrases

Also, carry authority or conviction . Exert influence, authority, or persuasion, as in No matter what the President says, his words always carry weight . Shakespeare combined two of these expressions in Henry VIII (3:2): “Words cannot carry authority so weighty.” [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

“And you will find nae word of Aros Roost, maybe,” objected Rorie, and his argument appeared to carry weight.

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But still he seemed to carry weight, with leathern girdle braced; For all might see the bottle necks still dangling at his waist.

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They carry weight well, making bold and easy jumps where other larger horses fail.

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Competitors are asked to note that legibility of handwriting will carry weight as well as intrinsic merit.

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The passengers were well-known citizens, whose testimony would be sure to carry weight in any court of law.

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