chew over

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌtʃuː ˈəʊvər/
US: /ˌtʃuː ˈoʊvər/

  1. To think carefully about something for a period of time.

    1. I need to chew over this job offer.
    2. Let's chew over all the possibilities before making a final decision on the project.

  2. To consider something thoughtfully before making a decision.

    1. She will chew over the plan tonight.
    2. They need to chew over the details of the contract to avoid future misunderstandings.

Synonyms

consider ponder deliberate contemplate
chew over idiom

  1. To ponder or reflect on a problem or idea.

    1. Chew over it and tell me later.
    2. I'm still chewing over his surprising remarks about changing the company's strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chew over" in English means: To think carefully about something for a period of time., To consider something thoughtfully before making a decision..

The phonetic transcription of "chew over" is /ˌtʃuː ˈəʊvər/ in British English and /ˌtʃuː ˈoʊvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chew over": consider, ponder, deliberate, contemplate.

Example usage of "chew over": "I need to chew over this job offer.". More examples on the page.