Grammar fix
weigh in
join a debate or discussion (figurative)
to give your opinion or become involved in a discussion, especially one that is already happening or is important.
phrasal verbC1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Several experts weighed in on the proposed changes to the law.
In my view, it's important for young people to weigh in on issues that affect their future, such as climate change.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Can I weigh in the discussion?
Say: Can I weigh in on the discussion?
'Weigh in ON' a topic — don't drop 'on'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Weigh in' is the natural verb for joining a discussion with your view; the formal version is heavy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
weigh in + on
- on the debate
- with an opinion
- on the matter
- late