“Carry weight”

Definition

To be important or influential.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Carry weight".”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Carry weight" mean?
"Carry weight" means to be important or influential..
How do you use "Carry weight" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Carry weight"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Carry weight"?
Иметь вес или влияние. / Կարևոր կամ ազդեցիկ լինել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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