throw your weight behind

throw your weight behind something/someone

to use your power and influence to support something or someone. If we could persuade the chairman to throw his weight behind the plan, it would have a much better chance of success.

See also: behind, throw, weight

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throw your weight behind someone/something

to use your influence to support someone or something. A number of top performers have thrown their weight behind a live concert to fight hunger around the world.

See also: behind, throw, weight