Example: Die zusätzlichen Kosten können bei der Entscheidung ins Gewicht fallen.
Definition
"Ins Gewicht fallen" is a German expression meaning to have significant influence or importance in a decision or situation. It refers to factors or elements that carry enough weight to affect the outcome or judgment noticeably.
The phrase "ins Gewicht fallen" literally translates to 'fall into the weight' in English. It combines 'Gewicht' meaning weight, and 'fallen' meaning to fall. Did you know? This expression metaphorically uses 'weight' to signify importance, much like how weight affects balance or impact in physical terms.
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