weigh on

1. 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

Nvidia has also found itself in the crosshairs of the US-China trade war - geopolitical tensions that are weighing on its sales.

From BBC

Despite the made-in-America distinction of many of his products, Mr Matouk said he expected no benefits from the tariffs because higher costs were pushing him to raise prices, a move likely to weigh on sales.

From BBC

Elevated interest rates recently have weighed on prices by making it difficult for building owners to refinance debt, pushing them into quick sales or foreclosures.

From Los Angeles Times

However, there are signs that the UK employment market is cooling which could weigh on inflation.

From BBC

But analysts say they will raise prices for businesses and consumers in the US and weigh on the US and global economies, as sales, hiring and investment slow.

From BBC

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