throw one's weight behind
Lend full support
To throw one's weight behind something is to give it your full support or influence.
The image is of adding your physical mass to help move something: The governor threw her weight behind the education bill.
Often used when someone powerful or influential commits their resources or reputation to a cause or candidate.
- vouch forAffirm someone's trustworthiness
- endorseGive official approval
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- recommendSuggest with approval
- swayRock back and forth
pull strings · encourage · unite · advocate · champion · contribute · clout · back · lend support · throw in with · promote · sponsor · cooperate · persuasion · ally · join forces · partner · credibility
throw one's weight behindoppose
Act against something
undermine · sabotage · obstruct · block · stand against
throw one's weight behindsit on the fence
Avoid committing either way
wash one's hands of · abstain · keep out of · disengage · stand aside
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