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What does “weigh up the options” mean?

Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.

To think carefully about the different choices before deciding

“Let's weigh up the options before we commit.”

Say it smoothly: “way-up-thee-options”

From the B2 lesson Decisions, Decisions (making decisions).

To carefully consider the different choices available

“Take a day to weigh up the options before deciding.”

Say it smoothly: “way-up-thee-options”

From the C1 lesson Decisions, Decisions (making decisions).

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What does “weigh up the options” mean?

Teaching this phrase?“weigh up the options” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits).
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