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talk through

British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to discuss (a problem or situation) in detail

  2. (preposition) to explain to (a person) all the stages of a process

    ask a friend to talk you through the exercise

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

To ensure safety, vet your potential guest by reviewing their profile on a home-exchange site and setting up a video call with them to talk through logistics.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Can you talk through the practicalities of having an open-air practice?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“Kids need to talk through stuff,” she said.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

The redhead lowered himself on the step next to her and began to talk through the interpreter.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie