I was prepared to throw my weight in Cung's favor. But he mistrusted me and rejected my counsel. (M. West, ‘The Ambassador’, ch. VII) — Я готов был начать кампанию в поддержку Кунга. Но он не доверял мне и не стал слушать моих советов.
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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 behind — To give one s full support to • • • Main Entry: ↑weight * * * I see weight II informal use one s influence to help support … Useful english dictionary
throw one's weight about (or around) — informal be unpleasantly self assertive. → weight … English new terms dictionary
throw one's weight about — ► throw one s weight about (or around) informal be unpleasantly self assertive. Main Entry: ↑weight … English terms dictionary
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 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 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 — 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 — 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
throw one's weight about — phrasal see throw one s weight around … New Collegiate Dictionary
