talk through
phrasal verbtalk somebody through something
- to explain to somebody how something works so that they can do it or understand it
- Can you talk me through the various investment options?
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talk something through
- to discuss something carefully and completely until you are sure you understand it
- It sounds like a good idea but well need to talk it through.