think things through

[θɪŋk θɪŋz θruː]

verb phrase

pensar bem em algo, analisar cuidadosamente

1. to consider something carefully and thoroughly before making a decision

Before signing the contract, you should think things through.

Antes de assinar o contrato, você deveria pensar bem nas coisas.

2. to examine all aspects of a problem or situation logically

Let me think things through before I give you an answer.

Deixe-me analisar isso cuidadosamente antes de lhe dar uma resposta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pensar bem em algo, analisar direitinho

commonly used in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

pensar direitinho, matutar

informal, colloquial usage

São Paulo

pensar bem, analisar cuidadosamente

formal and informal contexts

Portugal

pensar bem as coisas, ponderar

more formal, reflective tone

sleep on it

weigh the pros and cons

take time to consider

look before you leap

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