The Village Idiom

take into consideration

The idiom "take into consideration" means to think about or consider something before making a decision or forming an opinion.

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In a sentence

  • Please take into consideration all the factors before making a decision.
  • We need to take the weather conditions into consideration when planning the outdoor event.
  • Before finalizing the schedule, the meeting availability of all team members should be taken into consideration.

Where it comes from and how it is used

"Take into account" is a related idiom that has a similar meaning to "take into consideration." It means to consider or include something in one's thought process or decision-making. Both idioms emphasize the importance of considering various factors or viewpoints before making a decision. "Factor in" is another related idiom that has a similar meaning. It means to include or take into consideration something when making a decision or calculation. "Think over" is another related idiom that means to consider carefully or reflect on something before making a decision. Lastly, "take check" is another related idiom that means to consider or take into account something when making a decision or forming an opinion. These idioms are commonly used in everyday communication to convey the act of thoughtful consideration and decision-making."

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