weigh one's words
be careful of what one says

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weigh words
weigh (your) words
to think carefully about something before you say it.
Jake explained the reasons for his decision, weighing each word as he spoke.

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weigh one's words
be careful of what one says
You should weigh your words carefully before you tell your boss what you want.

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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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