Chinese phrase
让我考虑一下 ràng wǒ kǎo lǜ yí xià
Meaning
let me think about it
When to use it
This phrase asks for time to think before answering. It is a polite way to delay a reply while considering a matter.
Example dialogue
你现在能决定去旅行的日期吗？ nǐ xiàn zài néng jué dìng qù lǚ xíng de rì qī ma
Can you decide on the travel dates now?
让我考虑一下，我今晚给你答复。 ràng wǒ kǎo lǜ yí xià wǒ jīn wǎn gěi nǐ dá fù
Let me think about it, and I'll get back to you tonight.