throwing weight

ˈθroʊɪŋ weɪt

Definition

Definition of throwing weight - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

power pushinfluence or power used to achieve something

He used his throwing weight to get the project approved.
The senator's throwing weight was evident in the policy change.
Her throwing weight in the industry made her a key player in negotiations.

authority

clout

influence

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Expressions with throwing

it's throwing it down

exp.

means it is raining very heavily

It's throwing it down outside, so take an umbrella!

axe throwing

activity of throwing axes for fun

We went axe throwing for John's birthday party.

feel like throwing up

experience a sensation of imminent vomiting

After the roller coaster ride, I feel like throwing up.

throwing axe

small axe made for throwing, often used in sports

He practiced with a throwing axe at the range.

throwing star

small, sharp weapon designed for throwing

He expertly handled the throwing star during the martial arts demonstration..

stone-throwing

action of throwing stones, often to attack or protest

The protest ended in stone-throwing by the crowd.

Expressions with weight

carry weight

have influence or importance in a situation

His opinion carries weight in the committee.

dead weight

heavy weight that does not move

The box felt like dead weight in his arms.

hold weight

support a certain amount of weight physically

The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.

weight down

add weight to keep something in place

They used stones to weight down the tent.

bear the weight of

carry something heavy without falling or breaking

The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.

carry one's weight

do one's fair share of work

Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.

carry the weight

to bear a burden or responsibility

She had to carry the weight of the entire project on her shoulders.

carry your weight

do your fair share of work

In this group, carry your weight or don't sign up.

collapse under the weight

fail or break down due to pressure

The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.

feel the weight

experience the burden or pressure of something

She began to feel the weight of her responsibilities.

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French:poids, ...
German:Einfluss, ...
Italian:peso politico, ...
Spanish:influencia, ...
Portuguese:influência, ...
Chinese:影响力, ...
Japanese:影響力, ...
Arabic:نُفُوذ, ...
Hebrew:כּוֹחַ הַשְׁפָּעָה, ...
Russian:влияние, ...
Ukrainian:вплив, ...
Hindi:रसूख, ...
Bengali:প্রভাব, ...
Catalan:influència, ...
Czech:vliv, ...
Danish:indflydelse, ...
Dutch:invloed, ...
Greek:επιρροή, ...
Hungarian:befolyás, ...
Khmer:ឥទ្ធិពលឬអំណាចដែលប្រើដើម្បីសម្រេចគោលបំណង, ...
Korean:영향력, ...
Persian:نفوذ, ...
Polish:wpływ, ...
Portuguese (BR):influência, ...
Romanian:influență, ...
Swedish:inflytande, ...
Thai:อิทธิพล, ...
Turkish:nüfuz, ...
Vietnamese:thế lực, ...

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