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weigh things up
consider options carefully
To weigh things up means to think carefully about the advantages and disadvantages before deciding.
This vs that
I'm weighing things up.
I'm applying for the course.
Hear it in real life
Have you decided whether to study abroad?
Not yet. I'm still weighing things up.
I'm weighing things up before I choose between the part-time and full-time course.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The phrasal verb is a natural, concise way to describe careful decision-making.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I need to weigh up about the two courses.
Say: I need to weigh up the two courses.
'Weigh up' takes a direct object without 'about'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
weigh things up before ___
Take a few days to weigh things up before accepting the offer.
We weighed things up before choosing the cheaper course.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about study choices.
weigh up the options
Let's weigh up the options before deciding.
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Your turn: say it out loud
I need to weigh things up first.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
weigh things up
consider options carefully
“I'm weighing things up before I choose between the part-time and full-time course.”
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