Chew over

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verbal phrase

Think carefully about something.

He needs time to chew over the proposal before making a decision.
Visual representation of "chew over" - Think carefully about something

Often appears as...

  • chew over the problem
  • chew it over

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Reflective Time

Used to express spending time to consider something slowly and thoroughly.

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After the interview, she needed to chew over the job offer.
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Personal Decisions

Often used when discussing decisions that have a significant personal impact.

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I'll need to chew over moving to a new city for a while.
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Internal Process

Indicates a personal thought process, not necessarily an external discussion.

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He's chewing over how to approach the situation.
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