reflect on
Idioms-
Consider or think carefully about, as in She reflected on her country's role in history . [c. 1600] A closely related phrase is on due reflection , meaning “after careful consideration.” For example, On due reflection I decided to vote for the incumbent .
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reflect on one . Give evidence of one's qualities, as in The hasty preparation of this report will reflect on you . [Second half of 1600s]
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Earlier in this NLCS, Bauers couldn’t help but reflect on his journey to this point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I feel like I'm still very much grieving but I can just go and sit there and think about her and reflect on things."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Then the parent should take a few days to reflect on what they heard, call their child back and keep the dialogue going.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
For the actors it was also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of friendship, and to share stories from behind the wheel.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
A new year has come and Mother says it’s time to reflect on all God has done.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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