Take something into account is an idiom that is widely used in English for formal and informal situations. It is often used in place of the word ‘consider’. To hear the idiom used by Annie and Clare in the podcast English Impulse, click here.
TAKE SOMETHING INTO ACCOUNT
- to consider something when making a decision
- to remember information when judging someone or something
- When you meet with them today, take into account that they are very powerful people and we need to make a good impression on them.
- I am requesting Friday off. Please take into account that I have not requested a day off in over 5 years.
- Take into account that it might rain later.
- Sometimes you may hear ‘take acccount of something. However, this is a bit more formal.
- The new ad doesn’t take account of what younger demographics might think.
- Take account of how many people are in favor of the change.
English Expressions
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