throwing one's weight behind
Lending strong support
To throw one's weight behind something is to give it strong support or backing, using whatever influence or resources one has.
The image is of adding one's full force to help move something along: The governor threw her weight behind the education bill.
Often used of endorsements or political backing.
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- backingAid or sponsorship
- championingVigorously supporting a cause
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
sponsorship · persuasion · lobbying · initiative · pressure · vouching · investment · sacrifice · encouragement · clout · dedication · sway · pulling strings · recommendation · contribution · campaigning · promotion · participation
throwing one's weight behindopposing
Standing against something
undermining · sabotaging · obstructing · blocking · attacking
throwing one's weight behindstaying neutral
sitting on the fence · abstaining · washing one's hands of · keeping one's powder dry · hedging one's bets
throwing one's weight behindabandoning
Leaving permanently behind
walking away from · disavowing · washing one's hands of · dropping · hanging out to dry
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