talk through
phrasal verb
talked through; talking through; talks through
1
: to help (someone) understand or do something by explaining its steps in a careful way
The woman on the phone talked me through the procedure.
2
: to discuss (something) with someone in order to make a decision or reach an agreement
Have you talked this through with your family?
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Home Depot offers free initial design consultations for kitchen and bath remodels, in which a designer will show you the cabinetry and counter options and talk through your needs and budget.
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Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
The warm light shining from the windows of the food truck was a beacon in the dark, de-energized neighborhood, welcoming anyone looking to commiserate over a hot meal and talk through the devastation surrounding them.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Today, a group of us have brunch at Left Bank to celebrate our wins from the year, talk through the challenges and just connect at a festive time of year.
—Lia Picard, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
In the end, a lot of this was used as more evidence that Dittman is really Musk, either talking through a voice changer or using some sort of AI program to create an alter ego.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
The warm light shining from the windows of the food truck was a beacon in the dark, de-energized neighborhood, welcoming anyone looking to commiserate over a hot meal and talk through the devastation surrounding them.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Today, a group of us have brunch at Left Bank to celebrate our wins from the year, talk through the challenges and just connect at a festive time of year.
—Lia Picard, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
In the end, a lot of this was used as more evidence that Dittman is really Musk, either talking through a voice changer or using some sort of AI program to create an alter ego.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Talk through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20through. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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