weigh a ton

weigh a ton

To be extremely heavy. Most often refers to something that must (and can feasibly) be handled by hand, as opposed to something that actually weighs a ton or more. Greg, go get your brother to help us lift this thing. It weighs a ton!
See also: ton, weigh
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

weigh (half) a ˈton

(informal) be very heavy: These suitcases weigh a ton! What have you got in them? OPPOSITE: (as) light as air/a feather
See also: ton, weigh
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a bird in hand
  • a bird in the hand
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
References in periodicals archive
In bridges and buildings, each girder or I-beam can weigh a ton or more, and vibrations can arise from powerful forces such as gusts of wind and earthquakes.
Calming bad vibes: from microscopes to skyscrapers, smart structures help control vibration