weigh the anchor
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~ heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing
weigh down
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~ be oppressive or disheartening to
weigh down
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~ exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof"
pull one's weight
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~ do one's share in a common task; "Bob has never pulled his weight, and we all have to work harder to make up for his laziness"
carry weight
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~ have influence to a specified degree; "Her opinion carries a lot of weight"