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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Chew on This 🤔
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “chew on this.”
👉 It means think about something carefully, especially an idea or piece of information that needs time to sink in.
It’s often used when you want someone to reflect before reacting or deciding.
Origin:
This expression comes from the literal act of chewing food slowly. Just like you don’t swallow food right away, the idea is that you should take your time and think something through. Over time, it became a casual way to invite reflection. 🧠
Examples:
• I’m not asking for an answer now — just chew on this for a bit. 😄
• Before you decide, chew on this: what happens if it doesn’t work? 🤔
• He gave me a lot to chew on after that conversation. 💭
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “chew on this” below 👇
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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Chew on This 🤔
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