chew over

(phrasal verb) to think about something important for a long time

Example Sentences:

When deciding where to go for my holiday, I had to chew over my options, and pick between Italy and France.

Our managers met last night, and chewed over our company’s future.

A: Do you want to come out tonight?
B: Sorry, I’m busy chewing over which University I should study at next year.
A: Okay, see you tomorrow!

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Similar idioms:

1. chew someone out
2. chew one’s ear off
3. bite off more than one can chew
4. look forward to