[てんびんにかける, tenbinnikakeru](exp, v1) (1) to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; (2) (See 両天秤を掛ける) to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools[Add to Longdo]
[にらみあわせる, niramiawaseru](v1, vt) to weigh one thing against the other; to act in consideration of; to compare and take into consideration[Add to Longdo]