carry weight

1. Also,. 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 as Alexander Hamilton said, the judiciary has neither the sword nor the purse, so it is the credibility of the judiciary that, at the end of the day, carries weight.

From Salon

Tottenham's traditions for producing attacking teams still carries weight to this day.

From BBC

He may no longer be the division's most feared force, but his name still carries weight.

From BBC

After a week riddled with injuries and a three-game skid, Sunday’s matchup carried weight beyond the court — it mattered in the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

They are controversial because they carry weight, demand change and acknowledge lived realities.

From Salon