Phrasal Verbs With ‘Weigh’. A Phrasal verb like Weigh down on, Weigh in, Weigh in on, Weigh on, Weigh out, Weigh up, and more.
Phrasal Verbs With ‘Weigh’
Weigh down on
Meaning: Burden with responsibilities, duties, etc
Example: Too much responsibility when too young can weigh down on a child.
Weigh in
Meaning: Have a certain weight (in sports like boxing)
Example: A huge commercial Ecosphere can weigh in at 200 liters.
Weigh in
Meaning: Enter an argument forcefully
Example: One other piece of evidence seems to weigh in the balance on the side of Fisher-the phenomenon of copying.
Weigh in on
Meaning: Enter an argument or discussion to express a strongly felt idea
Example: Cranston and others were improperly trying to weigh in on the decision.
Weigh on
Meaning: Make someone consider carefully
Example: He’s under huge pressure at work and it’s really weighing on him.
Weigh out
Meaning: Measure a certain amount of something by weight
Example: I’m sure the shopkeeper gave me full measure when she weighed out the potatoes.
Weigh up
Meaning: Assess
Example: The company will be able to weigh up the environmental pros and cons of each site.
