Weigh your words Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝdz
WAY yer WURDZ
wˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːdz
WAY yaw WURDZ
Definition
To think carefully about what you say, especially because your words might have an important effect.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is somewhat formal or used for serious advice. It often appears as 'you should weigh your words' or 'he didn't weigh his words.' It's not literal—no one actually weighs words. Use it when caution or diplomacy is important.
Spanish: medir tus palabras - pensar lo que dicesPortuguese (BR): pesar suas palavras - medir suas palavrasPortuguese (PT): pesar as suas palavras - medir as suas palavrasChinese (Simplified): 斟酌言辞Chinese (Traditional): 斟酌言詞Hindi: अपने शब्दों को तौलनाArabic: زن كلماتكBengali: শব্দ চয়নে সতর্ক থাকা - নিজের কথা মেপে বলাRussian: взвешивать свои словаJapanese: 言葉を選ぶVietnamese: cân nhắc lời nóiKorean: 말을 신중히 하다Turkish: sözlerini tartmakUrdu: اپنے الفاظ تولناIndonesian: menimbang kata-kata
Example Sentences
Children need to weigh their words when talking to adults.
basic
It's wise to weigh your words in an argument.
basic
He didn't weigh his words, and it ended up hurting her feelings.
natural
"Before you say anything, try to weigh your words," she whispered.
natural
Politicians have to constantly weigh their words in public.
natural
You should always weigh your words before speaking to your boss.
basic