Collocation Mini-Lessons

Thinking It Through

Lesson 10  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

Register Key

General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 think carefully
Example Sentences
  • Think carefully before you make a decision you can't undo.General
  • Just think carefully, okay? Don't rush into it.Casual
  • Lawmakers were urged to think carefully before voting on the controversial bill.News
  • The board was advised to think carefully about the long-term implications of the merger.Professional
  • Always think carefully before signing off on a safety checklist — it matters.Workplace
2 think seriously about
Example Sentences
  • You should think seriously about going back to school.General
  • I think you need to think seriously about what you actually want.Casual
  • World leaders are being asked to think seriously about climate commitments.News
  • The company needs to think seriously about its approach to staff retention.Professional
  • Management is thinking seriously about investing in new equipment for the floor.Workplace
3 consider an option
Example Sentences
  • Before deciding, it's worth taking the time to consider every option.General
  • Have you considered the option of just not going?Casual
  • The committee considered several options before agreeing on a course of action.News
  • The team was asked to consider all available options before presenting a recommendation.Professional
  • The logistics manager considered the option of a third delivery shift to reduce backlog.Workplace
4 take something into consideration
Example Sentences
  • When choosing a school, take the commute into consideration.General
  • Can you take my schedule into consideration when you plan the trip?Casual
  • The judge took several mitigating factors into consideration before sentencing.News
  • All budget proposals must take current market conditions into consideration.Professional
  • Shift assignments should take personal commitments into consideration where possible.Workplace
Bonus

weigh the options