English Expression · Intermediate
weigh up
To assess a person or a situation
Pronunciation: say weigh up
Meaning
To assess a person or a situation.
Example
She looked at him carefully, trying to weigh him up. Was he really telling the truth?
She looked at him carefully, trying to weigh him up. Was he really telling the truth?
Practice tips
- Practice weigh up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.