I'll bear it in mind
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Literally "I will remember your suggestion". In practice it often means the person has politely noted your idea but will probably not act on it. If they ask follow-up questions, they may actually be interested.
Chinese explanation
字面意思是"我会记住你的建议"。实际上常常表示对方礼貌地听到了你的想法，但大概率不会采纳。如果对方追问细节，才可能是真的感兴趣。
Example conversation
A: You could save money by cycling to work instead.
B: Thanks, I'll bear it in mind.
A：你可以改骑自行车上班，能省不少钱。
B：谢谢，我会考虑的。
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