make up the weight—
1. supply what is wanting to complete a given weight:
- Train with your full packs—fill them with old clothes, etc. just to make up the weight that you would be carrying.
2. supply deficiencies; make smth. complete:
- Baptists teach the following great doctrines, which make up the weight and substance of the whole Bible.
make weight—(Boxing ) lose sufficient weight to remain eligible for a specified weight division:
- If Oscar does not continue his proper diet and exercising, he won’t make weight for the next fight.