weight of (B1)
prepositional phrase
Pronunciation: /weɪt ɒv/
Definition
The heaviness or burden of something, whether physical or emotional, that is being carried or endured.
Examples
The weight of the backpack was too much for the child to carry.
The weight of his guilt was overwhelming, and he couldn't sleep at night.
The weight of the decision rested on her shoulders, and she felt anxious about making the right choice.
How to Use weight of
- bear the weight of (idiom)
- to endure or carry the burden of something — "She had to bear the weight of her family's financial problems."
- take the weight off (idiom)
- to remove or alleviate a burden — "The news took the weight off my shoulders, and I felt relieved."
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