weigh on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, weigh upon . Depress, as in His criticism weighed on her , or The long silence began to weigh upon us . This idiom was first recorded in 1775.

Example Sentences

None of that was weighing on Tia and Naya as the family unloaded their belongings into the new apartment.

From BBC

At the moment, central bankers think that their policy rate — which is set to a range of 4.5 percent to 4.75 percent — is “restrictive,” which means it is high enough to weigh on growth.

From New York Times

That is a very big “if”, but it is weighing on the minds of energy suppliers.

From BBC

This narrative continues to weigh on First Nation tribes’ ability to lay claim to land rights in Canadian courts.

From Science Magazine

I wonder if that weighed on you differently this time.

From Salon

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