by weight

by weight

Determined by or according to how much something weighs, as opposed to some other measurement (e.g., by size or volume). To get a better value, I always steer clear of prepackaged produce and buy it by weight instead.
See also: by, weight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

by weight

According to weight rather than height, volume, or some other measure. For example, In Europe bread often is sold by weight rather than by the loaf. [c. a.d. 1000]
See also: by, weight
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

by weight

According to weight rather than volume or other measure.
See also: by, weight
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • steer clear of
  • steer clear of (someone or something)
  • steer clear of someone/something
  • steer clear
  • weigh a ton
  • aggro
  • funny in the head
  • expostulate
  • expostulate about (someone or something)
  • expostulate on (someone or something)
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