weigh up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Meanings
Carefully consider the pros and cons of something
Why “up”? You bring the whole thing into view, then judge its value.
“She weighed up the offer.”
“We weighed up the risks before the trip.”
Don't confuse with
Weigh up means carefully consider the pros and cons of something. Weigh out means measure a precise weight of something.
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weigh out
A contrast learners often mix up
Measure a precise weight of something
add up
Same up pattern: checking
Combine into a larger total; Make sense or seem true
check up
Same up pattern: checking
Follow up to make sure someone or something is okay
size up
Same up pattern: checking
Form an opinion about a person or situation
weigh down
Same base verb: weigh
Burden or oppress
weigh in
Same base verb: weigh
Give your opinion in a discussion
weigh on
Same base verb: weigh
Be a continuous burden on someone's mind
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