think (something) through

to consider something carefully, esp. before making an important decision.

We can't afford a mistake, so think things through and make sure you have everything ready.

You should think through all these questions before you send your proposal to a publisher.

Usage notes: also used in the form think out something:

He's trying to think out all the options available before deciding on one.

I totally rewrote the entries for "think out/through" and added "think over"--SL, 2/03

• wouldn't harm a fly
• wouldn't hurt a fly
• wouldn't know if it hit in the face
• wouldn't know if it hit you in the face
• wouldn't know something if it hit in the face
• wouldn't know something if it hit you in the face
• wouldn't say boo to a goose
• would see in hell before would
• would see in hell before would do something
• would see in hell before you would
• would see in hell before you would do something
• would see someone in hell before would
• would see someone in hell before would do something
• would see someone in hell before you would
• would see someone in hell before you would do something
• wrap around little finger
• wrap around your little finger
• wrap in the flag
• wrap round little finger
• wrap round your little finger
• wrap someone around little finger
• wrap someone around your little finger
• wrap someone round little finger
• wrap someone round your little finger
• wrap someone up in cotton wool