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Значение идиомы weigh on
[weigh on] or [weigh upon] {v.} 1. To be a weight or pressure on;be heavy on.
The pack weighed heavily on the soldier’s back.
2. Tomake sad or worried; trouble; disturb; upset.
Sadness weighed onMary’s heart when her kitten died.
John’s wrongdoing weighed uponhis conscience.
The teacher’s advice weighed upon Tom’s mind.
3.To be a burden to.
His guilt weighed heavily upon him.
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