English Phrasal Verbs (231/365) - Weigh Against Somebody/Something

in #englishphrasalverbs • 6 years ago (edited)

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To weigh against somebody/something means to be disadvantageous to someone/something.

Example sentences:

  • The fact that she is obviously pregnant weighs against her in the recruitment process.
  • The sex tapes leaked to the yellow press certainly weigh against the party leader's chances of re-election.
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     6 years ago 

    Yes and quite common to say "weigh in about some topic". Means to give an opinion.

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     6 years ago 

    Quite a nice one, very useful too!

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