weigh up
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Meaning · English
To carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng ưu và nhược điểm của một điều gì
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Literally: to measure by weight
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She took a few days to weigh up the pros and cons of the job offer
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “weigh up” mean?
To carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something Literally: to measure by weight
Is “weigh up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.