Cool MateConsider vs Take it from you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Take it from you
InformalTop 3,000 (common)
Most formal: ConsiderMost common: Consider
| Consider | Take it from you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 //teɪk ɪt frəm juː//🇺🇸 //teɪk ɪt frʌm ju// |
| Meaning | To think about something carefully. | To accept something you say or offer. |
| Example | I will consider your suggestion. | I really think you should apply for that job; take it from you, it’s a great opportunity. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | take it from you, take it from experience, take it from me |
| Antonyms | ignore, dismiss, overlook | - |
| Common mistakes | Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning. | Confusing with 'take it to heart' which means to consider seriously., Using in overly formal contexts where more precise language is required., Not using it appropriately for offering empathy or support. |
| Usage notes | Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations. | Use this phrase when assuring someone of your belief in their advice or opinion. Common in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Consider vs Take it from you
What's the difference between Consider and Take it from you?
Consider: To think about something carefully. Take it from you: To accept something you say or offer.
Which is more formal: Consider and Take it from you?
Consider is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Consider and Take it from you?
Consider is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Take it from you: I really think you should apply for that job; take it from you, it’s a great opportunity.
Can I use Consider and Take it from you interchangeably?
Not always. Consider and Take it from you are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.