Taking this into account

This phrase is a powerful bridge. You start with a piece of information. "The flight is delayed by six hours." That is your fact. Then, you use the phrase to transition. Taking this into account, we should go get lunch. See how smooth that is? You can also put it at the end. "We decided to stay home, taking the storm into account." But the start is more common. It prepares the listener for your logic. It makes your conclusion feel earned. Always use a comma after it at the start. It gives the listener a tiny breath. That breath lets the importance of the fact sink in.

Use it when you want to sound professional. It is perfect for meetings. Use it when you are making a plan with friends. "The movie starts at ten. Taking this into account, we should meet at nine." It is great for resolving small conflicts. It shows you are listening to the other person's point. Use it when you are writing an essay. It helps link your evidence to your argument. It is also useful for big life choices. Use it when buying a house or a car. It makes you feel like a responsible adult.

Do not use it for very small things. If someone asks why you ate a cookie, don't use it. "I was hungry. Taking this into account, I ate it." That sounds like a robot trying to be human. Avoid it in very emotional, heated arguments. It might sound too cold or detached. "You forgot my birthday. Taking this into account, I am sad." That is a bit weird, right? Keep it for logical moments. Don't use it when you are joking around with kids. They won't know what you mean. It is too heavy for a playground.

This phrase comes from a culture of logic. Western education values the "scientific method." We like to show that our thoughts have a clear path. It feels very "fair" to English speakers. It suggests that you are objective. You are not just following your feelings. You are following the evidence. This is very important in English law. Judges use this kind of language every day. It has moved from the courtroom into our daily lives. It reflects a society that prizes debate and careful thought.

You have a few options here. Taking everything into account is for big messes. Use it when there are many facts to weigh. Bearing this in mind is a bit softer. It is very common in British English. In light of this is quite formal. You might see that in a newspaper. Considering this is the shorter, faster version. It works well in quick emails. All of these help you sound like a clear thinker. They all build that same logical bridge for your listener.