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Grammar fix

choose wisely

select carefully

To make a decision or pick something after thinking carefully about it, so you avoid mistakes or problems.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • When buying a new laptop, it's important to choose wisely so you get the best value for your money.daily life
  • In my opinion, people should choose wisely when deciding on a career, because it can affect their whole life.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: choose wisely

WrongYou must choose wise.

RightYou must choose wisely.

Use the adverb 'wisely', not the adjective 'wise'.

Patternchoose wisely

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It is incumbent upon you to select with prudent deliberation.

Natural Choose wisely.

'Select with prudent deliberation' is pompous; 'choose wisely' is pithy and natural.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • choose / spend wisely
    choosespendinvestuse your time

Don't confuse it

Different from just 'choose', which does not suggest careful thought.

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