Thinking Idioms
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Meaning: To think something through carefully and patiently instead of rushing into an answer.
Example: She poured another cup of tea and began to chew over the job offer, turning each detail slowly in her mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: To sit and worry about something (a mistake, a problem, or something that went wrong) for a long time, turning it over and over in your mind, usually feeling low or upset while you do it.
Example: After the argument with her sister, Maya sat alone in her room and quietly began to brood over every harsh word that had been said. Read more ➺
Meaning: A state of mental overload or confusion caused by too many thoughts.
Example: After juggling multiple deadlines all day, her brain stew left her unable to concentrate on even simple tasks. Read more ➺
Meaning: It is not very serious or important.
Example: When Jake forgot to like her post, she got upset, but he keeps saying it's not that deep because it's just social media. Read more ➺
Meaning: A particular way of thinking that a group of people share about a subject or issue.
Example: Many economists belong to one school of thought that supports free-market policies. Read more ➺
Meaning: To contemplate deeply: Reflect or think deeply about something, often in a calm or repetitive manner, much like a cow ruminates its food.
Example: Sarah sat by the window to chew the cud about her career choices. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely intelligent or perceptive; mentally acute.
Example: Even at 80 years old, Grandma is as sharp as a tack and still solves crossword puzzles in minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: An informal phrase used to describe a person's intelligence or ability to think and reason.
Example: It doesn't take a lot of gray matter to solve this simple puzzle. Read more ➺
Meaning: an idea or subject to think about.
Example: The manager's meeting today has given me a lot of food for thought about whether I want to continue working for this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: To think about something carefully and slowly before making a decision.
Example: She decided to mull over the job offer before accepting it. Read more ➺
