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to weigh on
[phrase form: weigh]
01
peser sur, préoccuper
to cause worry or unhappiness due to a problem or responsibility
Example
The mounting debt weighed her on heavily, affecting her overall well-being.
He tried to separate work stress from personal life, but it still weighed him on.
The responsibility of being the sole provider for the family weighed on her, creating a constant sense of pressure.
02
peser sur, avoir un impact négatif sur
to cause problems for something such as a market, usually making it decrease in value
Example
The economic uncertainty began to weigh on the stock market, causing a noticeable decrease in share prices.
News of the company 's financial struggles started to weigh on investor confidence, resulting in a decline in the overall market sentiment.
Rising inflation concerns began to weigh on the currency exchange rates, leading to a decrease in the value of the national currency.
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