consider (someone) for (something)

consider (someone) for (something)

To contemplate giving something (often a particular job or role) to someone. I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon made me question that decision. Which actresses are you considering for the lead?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

consider someone for something

to think about offering someone a job, office, or other responsibility. Would you consider David for the job? I could not possibly consider you for the position.
See also: consider
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • consider
  • consider for
  • call (someone or something) into question
  • call in question
  • call into question
  • bring (someone or something) into question
  • bring into question
  • bring/call/throw something into question
  • cast doubt on
  • cast doubt on (someone or something)