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weigh on

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weigh (up)on someone
Fig. to burden or worry someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The problems at the office were beginning to weigh upon Mr. Franklin. My problems began to weigh on me.
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weigh on somebody
to cause someone anxiety or worry Her daughter's illness definitely weighed on her mind.
See also: weigh

weigh on something

to push something down High energy prices weigh on a company's profits by increasing production costs.
Usage notes: usually used in connection with financial markets or prices
See also: weigh


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