举足轻重

jǔzú-qīngzhòng

to play a critical role (idiom); influential

HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 舉足輕重

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他在公司里举足轻重。

He plays a crucial role in the company.

这次谈判举足轻重。

This negotiation is of critical importance.