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[swing one's weight] {v. phr.} To use your personal power to get something done * /The President swings his weight to get laws passed./ * /Mr. Thomas swung his weight […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

weight

[weight] See: [PULL ONE'S WEIGHT], [SWING ONE'S WEIGHT], [THROW ONE'S WEIGHT AROUND]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[pull one's weight] {v. phr.} To do your full share of work; do your part. * /In a small shop, it is important that each man pull his weight./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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