weight
/weɪt/
noun26
verb7
forms
weighted · weighting · weighteth · weights
Phrases with weight
- carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
- give weightTo attach importance to.
- pull one's weightTo contribute fairly and proportionately to a group effort; to do the work that one is obligated to.
- punch above one's weightTo (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- throw one's weight aroundTo exercise influence or authority, especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
- throw one's weight behindTo support (a cause, a decision, etc.) using one's influence; to endorse.
- weight downTo place a weight on, attach a weight to, load with a weight; to encumber with a weight.
- weight of the worldThe distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.
- worth one's weight in goldVery valuable.