Chinese phrase
你先考虑一下 nǐ xiān kǎo lǜ yí xià
Meaning
think it over first
When to use it
It asks someone to think it over before answering. It is a gentle way to allow time for a decision.
Example dialogue
这个周末一起去爬山吧，你先考虑一下，明天告诉我。 zhè ge zhōu mò yì qǐ qù pá shān ba nǐ xiān kǎo lǜ yí xià míng tiān gào sù wǒ
How about going hiking together this weekend? Think it over first and let me know tomorrow.
好，我想想，明天告诉你。 hǎo wǒ xiáng xiǎng míng tiān gào sù nǐ
Okay, I'll think it over and let you know tomorrow.