What does the phrase "to weigh every bit of" mean?

This tuna appeared to weigh every bit of 150 pounds.
Does the phrase “to weigh every bit of” mean “to weigh as much as”?

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Sort of, it means “to weigh at least” and perhaps even more. So the tuna looked like it weighed at least 150 pounds, and perhaps even more.

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