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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Example Sentences

Our children or their children can, or are trying, but how do we get them to have the kind of critical thinking skills that are necessary to think through those problems in this age?

From Slate

Phoenix-area real-estate agent Neil Brooks said when his clients are considering renting out their homes, he encourages them to think through scenarios like evicting a tenant or getting sued.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are plenty of people in the U.S. government who are very smart and can think through these things and plan.

From Slate

He also used the conversation to help her think through the difference between short-term headlines about gold’s price and long-term investment decisions.

From Barron's

Finally, as information and media businesses shed value in the market, investors would be wise to think through the broader implications.

From Barron's

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