talk through
Meaning(s)
1. explain something in detail, discuss something in detail
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
talk someone through something, talk something through with someone
Analysis
When you 'talk through' something you explain in detail how something should be done or discuss something in a way that is sure to be understood. This is a casual informal expression that is commonly used in both social and professional contexts.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I had never driven a car before but I was helped by having the instructor sat beside me, talking me through it step-by-step.
- Things had been difficult between us since we had that big argument, but we recently talked through our issues and now we're friends again.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The system is a little complicated, so let me talk you through how it works.
- At first I wasn't sure whether I really wanted to take that job, but then I talked things through with my wife and decided to go for it.