carried weight
Was taken seriously
Carried weight describes something that had significance, influence, or impact.
When an opinion carried weight, it mattered to decision-makers: Her endorsement carried weight with undecided voters.
The phrase suggests substance and credibility—words or actions that people took seriously rather than dismissed.
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
- backReverse side; support
- loadCarried weight or burden
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
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