talk through

verb

talked through; talking through; talks through
1
: to help (someone) understand or do something by explaining its steps in a careful way
The woman on the phone talked me through the procedure.
2
: to discuss (something) with someone in order to make a decision or reach an agreement
Have you talked this through with your family?

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And Perez is grateful to have him around to talk through ideas and in-game situations. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 According to Gottman Institute guidance on combining finances and responsibilities, couples should talk through the practical numbers before boxes get packed. Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Remaining supportive, offering choices that are appropriate for both the adult and the child, and talking through emotions and how they can be expressed in the future create an environment that supports a 2-year-old’s growing independence. Lindsay Barnhart, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 Use it to talk through key problems and decisions as a group, break down silos, and make live design, share-out and deep review sessions a regular habit. Julien Vantyghem, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk through

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“Talk through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20through. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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