throw your weight

Examples (10)

• He threw his weight at the door and it burst open.
• The child had to throw all her weight onto the swing to get it moving.
• She threw her full weight into the punch, hoping to end the fight.
• If you throw your weight against the rock, it might dislodge.
• They used their combined strength to throw their weight behind the heavy cart.
• The sumo wrestler skillfully threw his weight to push his opponent out of the ring.
• Don't just lean, throw your weight into it!
• He was instructed to throw his weight forward when making the jump.
• By throwing his weight to one side, he managed to stay on the surfboard.
• The batter threw his entire weight into the swing, sending the ball far.