talk through
Britishverb
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(adverb) to discuss (a problem or situation) in detail
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(preposition) to explain to (a person) all the stages of a process
ask a friend to talk you through the exercise
Example Sentences
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If you missed it or just wanted more, Katie just sat down with The Journal podcast host Ryan Knutson to talk through the trouble, along with one of those very same, protective moderators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He added that “we’ll talk through price stability and inflation. We’ll talk about the independence of the Fed.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
AI can’t sit with a student after class and talk through a complex theorem until the child finally gets it.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
And with Austin Reaves out for at least a month because of a calf strain, getting the chance to talk through their issues might end up changing the team’s fortunes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
He tried to talk through the big yawn that quivered his body.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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