think things over

idiom

: to think about a situation and make a decision
I'll give you a couple of days to think things over.

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See someone out of control, rather than just a warning, they were given a coupon for rentals or a lesson or just a hot chocolate to go think things over with. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025 Though the conversation was heavy and inconclusive, Natalie and Josh decided to take a moment to think things over separately. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022 Kamala and Bruno research interdimensional travel and find out using the bangles might cause catastrophic damage to the city and decide to think things over. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 22 June 2022

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“Think things over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20things%20over. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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