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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Splitting a bill or talking through a raise could feel a lot less stressful once the numbers are on the table. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Some of the best learning happens when leaders learn a new model or tactic, hear how others apply it to similar challenges, learn from mistakes and talk through situations together. Kristen Howe, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The day after a game, McCardell and Jefferson talk through these intricacies with the rest of the Vikings receivers. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 If that doesn’t work, call your doctor to talk through other alternative treatments. Caitlin Kiernan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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