under consideration

Idioms  

1. Being thought about or discussed, as in Your application is under consideration; we'll let you know next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.

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Example Sentences

The public criticism of Uniqure by officials at the Food and Drug Administration and Health and Human Services department was unusual for agencies that normally shy away from commenting on products still under consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked if Reid should be suspended by the party or step back from her role on Westminster's home affairs committee while the case unfolds, Sarwar said these matters were under consideration by the governance and legal unit.

From BBC

The proposal has been under consideration for a number of seasons and was approved by the EFL board and Football Association.

From BBC

The Thai government has "coordinated with the Royal Thai Air Force to prepare aircraft to evacuate Thai citizens, prioritising those in Iran", Anutin told reporters in Bangkok, adding that charter flights were also under consideration.

From Barron's

The phrase is currently under consideration to be banned as part of new laws cracking down on "hateful" slogans after the Bondi Beach shootings.

From BBC

Related Words

• contemporary
• modern