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put (one's) weight behind (someone or something) put (one's) weight behind (someone or something)To use one's influence or power to support or promote someone or something. The small-town candidate is hoping the state senator puts his weight behind her in the race. If we can get a corporation to put its weight behind our charity campaign, we can raise even more money.See also: behind, put, weightput/throw your weight behind something use all your influence and power to support something: Several of the country’s leading politicians have thrown their weight behind the campaign.See also: behind, put, something, throw, weight |