weigh your words
US /weɪ jʊər wɜrdz/
UK /weɪ jʊər wɜrdz/
1.
斟酌言辭, 慎重措辭
to choose your words carefully before speaking, especially in a sensitive situation
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You need to weigh your words carefully when talking to the boss about this issue.
和老闆談論這個問題時，你需要斟酌言辭。
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Before you respond, take a moment to weigh your words.
在你回應之前，花點時間斟酌言辭。