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think through

Idioms  

  1. Also, think out. Arrive at a thorough understanding of; devise or contrive thoroughly. For example, That answer doesn't work; I don't believe you've thought the problem through, or He thought out a far more efficient method. The first term dates from the early 1900s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see think up.

Example Sentences

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"I think that equation is the most difficult one that Pakistan is going to have to think through if its current plans don't work out."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He also used the conversation to help her think through the difference between short-term headlines about gold’s price and long-term investment decisions.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

I really like the idea of using it to think through questions to ask your doctor.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

The goal of the game is to help the player executives think through how to manage their company’s cash, time and other resources—and pivoting when the most thoughtful plans are torpedoed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

“No. Or yes. I don’t know. Whichever one means I don’t mind. I’m too tired to think through a double negative.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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