carry weight

1. Also,. Exert influence, authority, or persuasion, as in No matter what the President says, his words always carry weight. Shakespeare combined two of these expressions in Henry VIII (3:2): “Words cannot carry authority so weighty.” [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

Tottenham's traditions for producing attacking teams still carries weight to this day.

From BBC

He may no longer be the division's most feared force, but his name still carries weight.

From BBC

After a week riddled with injuries and a three-game skid, Sunday’s matchup carried weight beyond the court — it mattered in the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

They are controversial because they carry weight, demand change and acknowledge lived realities.

From Salon

“While we celebrate this progress, there is still work to be done and we realize if you were a crime victim these numbers may not carry weight. We hear you,” McDonnell said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times