weigh against

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To be disadvantageous to someone.

Japanese Meaning

～に対して不利になる、～に不利益をもたらす

The board's concern about his past mistakes may weigh against him when they decide on the promotion.

役員会が彼の過去の過ちについて懸念していることは、昇進を決める際に彼に不利に働くかもしれません。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To be disadvantageous to someone.

His seemingly racist remarks will weigh against him in the forthcoming election.

weighs against

（ present singular third-person ）

weighing against

（ participle present ）

weighed against

（ participle past ）

weighed against

（ past ）