to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
оценить все «за» и «против» перед принятием решения (otsenit vse 'za' i 'protiv' pered prinyatiem resheniya)
"The board had to weigh up the risks before cutting more jobs."
"Совет должен был оценить риски, прежде чем сокращать больше рабочих мест." (Sovet dolzhen byl otsenit riski, prezhde chem sokrashchat' bol'she rabochikh mest.)
to gradually develop self-assurance and ability
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
to allow emotions to calm down naturally over time
to make a situation or system more stable
to demonstrate that you value something
to allow oneself to experience or understand new ideas or cu...
