English / idiom
Chew Something over
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To ponder, reflect upon, or deliberate over an idea or problem slowly and thoroughly
In context
01
The board requested additional time to chew over the proposed merger before making a commitment.
02
Let us chew over these strategic options together during our next planning session.
Synonyms
mull over,deliberate,ponder
Antonyms
dismiss quickly,act impulsively,overlook
Collocations
chew over an idea,chew over a proposal,take time to chew over