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Grammar fix

think over

consider carefully

To spend time thinking about something carefully before making a decision.

phrasal verbB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I need some time to think over your suggestion before I decide.daily life
  • If I were offered a scholarship to study abroad, I would definitely think it over carefully before making a decision.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: think over + noun/pronoun

WrongLet me think over it.

RightLet me think it over.

With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle: 'think it over'.

Patternthink over + noun/pronoun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I require additional time to deliberate upon your proposal.

Natural I need some time to think it over.

'Think over' is the everyday verb for mulling something before deciding.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • think over + decision
    itthe offeryour optionsthings

Don't confuse it

'Think about' is more general; 'think over' suggests careful or serious consideration.

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