weigh one's words

Verb

figuratively

(figuratively) to think carefully about what one will say.

Japanese Meaning

発言する前に、言葉を慎重に選ぶこと / 自分がこれから言うことに十分な注意を払い、重みを考慮する行為

In negotiations, diplomats must weigh one's words to avoid escalation.

交渉では、外交官は事態の悪化を避けるために自分の発言を慎重に考えなければならない。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) to think carefully about what one will say.

weighs one's words

（ present singular third-person ）

weighing one's words

（ participle present ）

weighed one's words

（ participle past ）

weighed one's words

（ past ）