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1 throw one's weight about/around
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2 weight
n. weegschaal; gewicht; gewicht(en), gewicht(jes) (om mee te wegen); vracht; een zware vracht (figuratief gesproken); belang; invloed; zwaartepunt--------v. bezwaren, belasten, zwaarder makenweight1[ weet]♦voorbeelden:his departure is a weight off my mind • zijn vertrek is een pak van mijn hart1 gewicht ⇒ gewichtsklasse, zwaarte3 grootste deel, hoofddeel ⇒ grootste nadruk♦voorbeelden:1 lose weight • afvallen, vermagerenput on weight • aankomen, zwaarder wordenover weight • te zwaarunder weight • te lichtwhat's your weight? • wat is jouw gewicht?of great weight • van groot belang/gewichtworth one's weight in gold • zijn gewicht in goud waard3 the weight of evidence is against them • het grootste gedeelte van het bewijsmateriaal spreekt in hun nadeel¶ carry weight • gewicht in de schaal leggen, van belang zijngive weight to • versterken, extra bewijs leveren voorlay weight on something • iets benadrukkenthrow one's weight about/around • zich laten gelden, gewichtig doen————————weight2〈 werkwoord〉♦voorbeelden:2 weighted down with many parcels • beladen met/gebukt onder veel pakjes
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throw one's weight around — {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one s influence or position in a showy or noisy manner. * /John was the star of the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling the director how the scene should be played./ * /Bob was stronger than the… … Dictionary of American idioms
throw one's weight around — {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one s influence or position in a showy or noisy manner. * /John was the star of the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling the director how the scene should be played./ * /Bob was stronger than the… … Dictionary of American idioms
throw one's weight around — idi throw one s weight around or about, to use one s power and influence, esp. improperly for personal gain … From formal English to slang
throw one's weight around — ► throw one s weight about (or around) informal be unpleasantly self assertive. Main Entry: ↑weight … English terms dictionary
throw one's weight around — phrasal or throw one s weight about : to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner began throwing her weight around the moment she was installed in her job Bennett Cerf prickly with vanity and … Useful english dictionary
throw one's weight around — or throw one s weight about phrasal to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner … New Collegiate Dictionary
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throw one's weight around — use one s influence in an aggressive way He has been throwing his weight around ever since he got his new promotion … Idioms and examples
throw one's weight about — phrasal see throw one s weight around * * * throw one s weight about 1. To over exercise one s authority 2. To domineer • • • Main Entry: ↑weight … Useful english dictionary
throw one's weight about — phrasal see throw one s weight around … New Collegiate Dictionary