What does "Leverage" mean?

power to influence

Synonym: utilizing Opposite: wasting

"Leverage" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You understand the concept of leverage.

Breaking Bad S5E5

She's not gonna do that, Charles, because then she'd have no leverage.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E11

use this information as leverage to blow my deal

Gossip Girl S4E17

Why would I make an exchange? We have all the leverage.

Modern Family S8E1

We have leverage.

Suits S3E1

That Colt is our only leverage and you know it, Dean.

Supernatural S1E22

I've got it leveraged. Push !

The Office S2E10

Look, he needs leverage.

The Vampire Diaries S1E14

"Leverage" in TV shows & movies

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