weigh in. Even the prime minister weighed in.

 

They Cuddled a Kiwi. New Zealand Said, ‘Stop That.’

Video of the national bird being handled by Miami zoo visitors caused an outcry in New Zealand. Even the prime minister weighed in.

weigh in

phrasal verb of weigh

1. 1.

   make a forceful contribution to a competition or argument.

   "the dispute turned nastier when Steve weighed in"
2. 2.

   (of a boxer or jockey) be officially weighed before or after a contest.

   "Mason weighed in at 17 stone 10 pounds"