Idiom idiom
weigh against
Meaning
To be disadvantageous to someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“His lack of experience will weigh against him in the interview.”
“The committee decided that his previous mistakes would weigh against his application for the promotion.”
“While his academic achievements were impressive, his history of erratic behavior weighed heavily against him during the final selection process.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026