think through

Idioms  

1. Also, think out. Arrive at a thorough understanding of; devise or contrive thoroughly. For example, That answer doesn't work; I don't believe you've thought the problem through, or He thought out a far more efficient method. The first term dates from the early 1900s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see think up.

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Learning to drive initially demands constant attention, but years of experience allow many people to carry on a conversation, listen to music, or think through a problem while still driving safely.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

“When I think about what’s most important in college, it is learning to think through things. My deepest fear about this technology is that it is allowing students cheat codes to avoid thinking things through.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

“She really needs to think through things. That’s completely reasonable and responsible.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

To recap, three simple rules of thumb can help you think through financial decisions:

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

I think through everything, but in the end the weight is heavier, as if it’s moving up the rest of my body and sucking me down.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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