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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"I don't accept the idea that somehow there's some deep rift," he said, adding that Rubio's meetings in Italy could allow the two sides to "talk through" any differences.
From BBC • May 5, 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
Can you talk through the practicalities of having an open-air practice?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
We talk through our visit to the gas station several times; it needs to be as well-executed as a stock car pit stop.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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