think something
1think something through — think (something) through to consider something carefully, esp. before making an important decision. We can t afford a mistake, so think things through and make sure you have everything ready. You should think through all these questions before… …
2think something over — think (something) over to consider something carefully. She really ought to think it over before she quits school. Dunham was looking at me, thinking over what he had heard and deciding what it meant. Usage notes: often used in the form think it… …
3think something out (or through) — consider something in all its aspects before taking action. → think …
4think something up — DEVISE, dream up, come up with, invent, create, concoct, make up; hit on. → think * * * informal use one s ingenuity to invent or devise something * * * ˌthink sthˈup derived (informal) to create sth in your mind …
5think something up — informal invent or devise something. → think …
6think something over — CONSIDER, contemplate, deliberate about, weigh up, consider the pros and cons of, mull over, ponder, reflect on, muse on, ruminate on. → think * * * consider something carefully * * * ˌthink sthˈover derived to consider sth carefully, especially… …
7think something through — consider all the possible effects or implications of something they had failed to think the policy through * * * ˌthink sthˈthrough derived to consider a problem or a possible course of action fully Main entry: ↑thinkderived …
8think something over — consider something carefully. → think …
9think something out — consider something in all its aspects before taking action the plan had not been properly thought out * * * ˌthink sthˈout derived to consider or plan sth carefully • It s a very well thought out plan. Main entry: ↑thinkderived …
10think something up — Syn: devise, dream up, come up with, invent, create, concoct, make up, hit on …
