Opinions & arguments
carry weight
have importance or influence
If something carries weight, it is considered important and can influence people's decisions or opinions.
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Why did they accept your suggestion?
The survey results carried weight with the committee.
Her recommendation carries a lot of weight with the hiring panel.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Her recommendation has a lot of weight for the hiring panel.
Say: Her recommendation carries a lot of weight with the hiring panel.
Use "carry weight with someone" when describing influence over that person or group.
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How it fits in a sentence.
carry weight with someone; carry a lot of weight
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Her recommendation carries a lot of weight with the hiring panel.
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carry weight
have importance or influence
“Her recommendation carries a lot of weight with the hiring panel.”
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