think over — consider carefully
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To spend time thinking about something carefully before making a decision.
Say it like a native
Textbook I require additional time to deliberate upon your proposal.
Native I need some time to think it over.
'Think over' is the everyday verb for mulling something before deciding.
Pattern: think over + noun/pronoun
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ Let me think over it.
✓ Let me think it over.
With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle: 'think it over'.
Common collocations
think over + decision— it, the offer, your options, things
Don't confuse it
'Think about' is more general; 'think over' suggests careful or serious consideration.