Meaning of the word "carry weight" in English

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carry weight

US /ˈkæri weɪt/
UK /ˈkæri weɪt/
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Idiom

1.

to be considered important or influential

Example:
His opinion always carries weight with the board members.
The evidence presented didn't carry much weight with the jury.
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