talk through something

talk through something
talk through (something) to explain or consider something in detail, esp. a problem.

He had tried to get her to talk through her fears so she would see that they weren't so serious.

I think you will have to talk it through with Sandy to see if she agrees with our plans.

Related vocabulary: walk someone through something

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  • talk through — (something) to explain or consider something in detail, esp. a problem. He had tried to get her to talk through her fears so she would see that they weren t so serious. I think you will have to talk it through with Sandy to see if she agrees with …   New idioms dictionary

  • talk through — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms talk through : present tense I/you/we/they talk through he/she/it talks through present participle talking through past tense talked through past participle talked through 1) talk someone through something to… …   English dictionary

  • talk through — To explain a process by talking about each part of it in a logical sequence • • • Main Entry: ↑talk * * * talk through [phrasal verb] 1 talk (someone) through (something) : to help (someone) understand or do something by explaining its steps in a …   Useful english dictionary

  • talk (you) through (something) — to explain something in detail to someone. Phil was looking for someone to talk him through the new computer system …   New idioms dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — {v. phr.}, {informal} To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly. * /John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • talk through one's hat — {v. phr.}, {informal} To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly. * /John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • talk through — 1) PHR V RECIP If you talk something through with someone, you discuss it with them thoroughly. [pl n V P n (not pron)] He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem... [V P with n n] Now her children are grown up and she has talked… …   English dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — verb speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it • Syn: ↑bullshit, ↑bull, ↑fake • Derivationally related forms: ↑fake (for: ↑fake …   Useful english dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — make exaggerated or inaccurate statements He is always talking through his hat and you never know if you can believe him or not. Digest 16/2002 to speak without authority on some topic; to talk nonsense Some people drink too much alcohol and then …   Idioms and examples

  • walk (someone) through (something) — to explain or study something completely. The lawyer prepared himself for the trial by walking through his opening statement. Could you please walk us through the schedule for tomorrow? Related vocabulary: talk through something …   New idioms dictionary

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