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Difference between Lay a weight on something and Lay weight on something

admin Confusing Phrases

lay a weight on something—(also: put a weight on something) add weight to smth.; make smth. heavy:

  • Try either bending a warm board carefully by hand, or lay a weight on it overnight.

lay weight on something—emphasize smth.; treat smth. as being particularly important:

  • We have laid weight on the problem of quality ever since the company’s inception.