weigh on

To make someone feel worried or sad over a long time, like a heavy weight in their mind.

"The unresolved argument with his brother had been weighing on him for weeks."

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So, that does weigh on you.

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weigh on economic activity while it persists,

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"This may or may not weigh on consciousness.

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Does it ever weigh on you uh emotionally

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Is that uh weigh on you at all?

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