think aloud/out loud

idiom

: to say one's thoughts so that other people can hear them
No, I wasn't talking to you. I was just thinking aloud/out loud.

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Leaders can also consider incorporating a soliloquy approach to encourage learners to think out loud, explaining their thoughts, beliefs, emotions and the rationale behind their behavior. Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Coaching provides the space to have open conversations with an objective coach, think out loud, play back situations and clarify challenges. Carol Sabia, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Ed Sheeran visited an iconic Chicago restaurant where employees are encouraged to think out loud... and be rude about it. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023 But the technology also allows Kruger to expand her language and think out loud, which is more genuinely enlivening. New York Times, 14 July 2022 Lamont likes to think out loud, sometimes during briefings. Mark Pazniokas, courant.com, 6 Mar. 2021 Fear of daring to think out loud that your kids should be in school and not staring at a screen at home. John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020

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“Think aloud/out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20aloud%2Fout%20loud. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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