weigh one's words

[weigh one's words] {v. phr.}

To choose your words carefully; be careful to use the right words.

* /When a teacher explains about religion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of several different faiths./

* /When old Mr. Jones talked to the students about becoming teachers, he spoke slowly, weighing his words./

* /In a debate, a political candidate has little time to weigh his words, and may say something foolish./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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