talk through
phrasal verb·1 sense·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.”
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.
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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
Pass through to arrive on the other side; Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message or call
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
go through
Same through pattern: messages
Travel from one side to the other; Be approved or accepted by a system; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practise something step by step
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