weigh in (on)
Meaning(s)
1. offer an opinion or enter a discussion
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
do you mind if I weigh in here?
Analysis
'Weigh in' is a phrasal verb which means to make a significant contribution to a discussion or an argument. (As a noun, a 'weigh-in' is the official weighing of something or someone before a race or competition) This phrasal verb is usually used in professional contexts.
Social Examples (Advance)
- I actually have quite a bit of past experience with the problem you are discussing, so do you mind if I weigh in here and offer some advice?
- The politician weighed in on the debate about gun crime with his own, impassioned plea for stricter regulation.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Please be quiet during this meeting, we could do without you weighing in with your forceful opinions.