Example: Wir sollten alle Möglichkeiten in Betracht ziehen, bevor wir entscheiden.
Definition
"In Betracht ziehen" means to carefully consider or take into account all possible options or factors before making a decision. It involves thinking about something thoughtfully and evaluating its potential impact or relevance.
The phrase "in Betracht ziehen" comes from German, where "Betracht" means consideration or contemplation, and "ziehen" means to pull or draw. Together, it metaphorically means to 'pull into consideration.' Did you know this expression highlights the action of mentally bringing something closer for evaluation?
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