talk-it-over
Chunk: talk it over
Meaning & Usage
To talk something over means to discuss a problem, plan, or idea thoroughly with someone else before making a final decision. It implies a cooperative, thoughtful exchange of ideas.
🧲 Common Collocates
- Structure: Usually used with the pronoun "it" (talk it over), followed by with (someone).
- Contexts: need to talk it over, talk it over with my wife, let's talk it over.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I can't accept the job offer right now; I need to talk it over with my family first.
- If you are unhappy with the project timeline, let's sit down and talk it over.
- They spent the whole weekend talking over their options for the future.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice
Practice 1: We don't have to decide right now; let's talk it ______ tonight.
Answer:
over Practice 2: I need to ______ it over with my business partner before I sign anything.
Answer:
talk Practice 3: After talking ______ over, they decided to cancel the trip.
Answer:
it