to weigh one's words
01
to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say
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Formal
Idiom
Exempel
In a job interview, it's crucial to weigh your words to present yourself in the best light.
02
to carefully think about what someone else has said
IdiomExempel
After a heated argument, they took a moment to calm down and weigh their words before continuing the discussion.
