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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

A trust and estate attorney can talk through your options.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 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

She argues critics should come and meet them, talk through any concerns and see for themselves how well they care for these animals.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

I went to my room where I could hear him talk through the wall.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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