weigh against

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

To compare the costs or disadvantages of something against its benefits.

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  • We weighed the cost of advertising against the likely gains from increased business.
  • His untidy appearance weighed against him during the evaluation.
  • The potential risks must be weighed against the significant rewards.
  • The high price of the product could weigh against its market success.
  • Before making a decision, you should weigh the pros against the cons.
  • Her previous failures might weigh against her getting another chance.
  • She carefully weighed the short-term inconvenience against the long-term benefits.
  • Several environmental concerns weigh heavily against the construction project.
  • Investors always weigh the potential for profit against the inherent risks.
  • His lack of a college degree could weigh against him in this competitive field.
  • The committee had to weigh the environmental impact against the economic advantages.
  • The judge noted that the defendant's evasive answers weighed against his credibility.
  • How do you weigh personal freedom against collective security in a crisis?
  • The long commute will definitely weigh against my acceptance of the job offer.
  • It's crucial to weigh the immediate gratification against future consequences.
  • Despite his good intentions, his poor communication skills often weigh against him.
  • They are currently weighing the benefits of expansion against the potential for increased debt.
  • The economic downturn is likely to weigh against any significant wage increases this year.
  • One must weigh the moral implications against the practical outcomes of such a policy.
  • Don't let one bad review weigh against all the positive feedback you've received.