think over

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To consider carefully before deciding

决定前仔细考虑
Considerar cuidadosamente antes de decidir
決める前に慎重に考える
결정하기 전에 신중하게 생각하다

To reflect on something before making a decision.

做决定前进行反思。
Reflexionar sobre algo antes de tomar una decisión.
決定を下す前に熟考すること。
결정을 내리기 전에 어떤 것에 대해 곰곰이 생각하다.
Base verb: think
Particle: over
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Let me think it over.
    让我考虑考虑
    Déjame pensarlo
    考えさせてください
    생각 좀 해 볼게요.
  2. Take time to think it over.
    花点时间好好想想
    Tómate tiempo para pensarlo
    時間をかけてよく考えて
    시간을 두고 잘 생각해 봐.
  3. She thought over the offer.
    她仔细考虑了那个提议
    Ella meditó la oferta
    彼女はその申し出を熟考した
    그녀는 그 제안을 숙고했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: decisions, consideration, reflection

Tone: thoughtful

✓ Do Say

  • Think it over
    考虑一下
    Pensárselo
    じっくり考える
    잘 생각해 봐

Origin & History

From thinking about something repeatedly.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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