W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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Contents of W:
[weigh on] or [weigh upon] {v.}
1. To be a weight or pressure on; be heavy on.
The pack weighed heavily on the soldier's back.
2. To make sad or worried; trouble; disturb; upset.
Sadness weighed on Mary's heart when her kitten died.
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[weigh one's words] {v. phr.}
To choose your words carefully; be careful to use the right words.
When a teacher explains about religion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of several different faiths.
* /When old Mr. Jones talked to […]
[weight of the world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's back] {n. phr.}
A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as if carrying the world; behavior as if you are very important.
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[welcome mat] {n.}
1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often with the word "welcome" on it, that is placed in front of a door.
Mother bought a welcome mat for our new house.
2. {informal}
A warm welcome; a friendly greeting. — Used in such phrases […]