under consideration

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

"I am not going into his administration and am not under consideration for Attorney General," he claimed, while reiterating his strong support for Trump.

From Salon

It is not yet clear if Mid Copeland, the area under consideration that includes Seascale, will have the right rock.

From BBC

Issues under consideration may include:

From BBC

In Northern California, two polling centers — one in Lake County and another in Santa Clara County — are in the zone under consideration for shutoffs Tuesday, Smith said, but power is not expected to be cut until after polls close.

From Los Angeles Times

Colapinto is under consideration at Sauber, although there are other candidates there, such as incumbent Valtteri Bottas and Formula 2 championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto.

From BBC