What does "weight" mean?

See weight in WNW Idioms

by weight

as determined by weighing

carry weight

to be important, influential, etc.

pull one's weight

to do one's share

throw one's weight around

to take undue advantage of one's authority or rank; be overbearing

See weight in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

by weight

According to weight rather than volume or other measure.

make weight

Sports

To weigh within the limits stipulated for an athletic contest.

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