to consider different possibilities before deciding
рассматривать разные возможности перед принятием решения (rassmatrivat' raznye vozmozhnosti pered prinyatiem resheniya)
"You should weigh your options before buying the car."
"Вам следует weigh your options перед покупкой машины." (Vam sleduyet **weigh your options** pered pokupkoy mashiny.)
make the best out of a bad situation
to reduce the level or amount of something
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Try as hard as you can.
to play an important part in something
to discuss something until a decision is reached
