hear oneself think
Definition of hear oneself think
informal
—used to say that it's impossible to think clearly because of loud talking, music, etc. That music is so loud I can't hear myself think.
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hearplay
: to perceive or become aware of by the ear
: to gain knowledge of by hearing
: to listen to with attention : heed
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thinkplay
: to form or have in the mind
: to have as an intention
: to have as an opinion
: an act of thinking
: relating to, requiring, or stimulating thinking
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