talk through
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle through
Meanings
Discuss something thoroughly step by step
Why “through”? A call or message moves through a line and reaches someone. You connect, make contact, or make the idea clear.
“Let's talk through the options.”
“Let's talk through the route before we leave.”
“Maya talked through each project task with Leo during the office meeting.”
Explain each step of something to someone
“Can you talk me through this form?”
“The teacher talked us through the first exercise.”
Don't confuse with
Talk through means discuss something thoroughly step by step. Talk back means reply rudely to authority.
Talk through means discuss something thoroughly step by step. Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement.
Talk through means discuss something thoroughly step by step. Talk about means discuss a particular subject.
Test yourself
“Let's talk through the options.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
talk about
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a particular subject
talk back
A contrast learners often mix up
Reply rudely to authority
talk out
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
talk over
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement; Speak loudly while another person is speaking
break through
Same through pattern: messages
Cut into a broadcast or transmission; Force a way through an obstacle or barrier; Achieve success after a period of effort
come through
Same through pattern: messages
Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message, call, or delivery
get through
Same through pattern: messages
Finish a difficult task or period; Survive a hard time; Make contact by phone; Use up a quantity of something; Pass a test or selection process; Finally make a person understand or accept an idea after difficulty
patch through
Same through pattern: messages
Connect by routing the call through
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