weigh in — join a debate or discussion (figurative)
phrasal verbC1IELTS 7+neutraloccasional
to give your opinion or become involved in a discussion, especially one that is already happening or is important.
Say it like a native
Textbook Several experts contributed their views to the ongoing debate.
Native A few experts weighed in on the debate.
'Weigh in' is the natural verb for joining a discussion with your view; the formal version is heavy.
Pattern: weigh in (on something)
In use
- Several experts weighed in on the proposed changes to the law.communication
- In my view, it's important for young people to weigh in on issues that affect their future, such as climate change.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Can I weigh in the discussion?
✓ Can I weigh in on the discussion?
'Weigh in ON' a topic — don't drop 'on'.
Common collocations
weigh in + on— on the debate, with an opinion, on the matter, late
Don't confuse it
This sense is figurative and about joining a conversation or debate, not about measuring weight or physical actions.