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mull it over vs think about it

Both 'mull it over' and 'think about it' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Mull it over' implies a deeper, more thoughtful consideration of something, while 'think about it' is a more general term for considering something. The choice between the two depends on the level of contemplation or reflection you want to convey.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 877 views

mull it over

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean to think about something carefully and for a period of time.

This phrase is used when you want to convey the idea of deeply considering or reflecting on something before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Examples:

I need some time to mull it over before I can give you an answer.
She asked me to mull it over and let her know my thoughts tomorrow.

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I'm sure you need some time to mull it over but I think it makes sense.
I'll let you mull it over.
You know, you should be flattered that I took the time to mull it over.
Can we at least mull it over for a little while?
Most people say they would. Here's a slightly different story: $2,000 Hawaiian vacation package is now on sale for 700 dollars, so you decide to mull it over for a week.
So you take some time, you mull it over.
Perhaps you should take some time... mull it over a while.
You owe her to at least pretend to mull it over.
Your world is a bear-pit, mull it over!
Can we at least mull it over for a little while?
You know, we'll mull it over, we'll look at it from every side. Etcetera, etcetera.

Alternatives:

ponder it
reflect on it
consider it carefully
contemplate it
deliberate on it

think about it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean to consider or reflect on something.

This phrase is more general and can be used in various contexts when you want to suggest considering something, but it may not imply a deep or prolonged reflection.

Examples:

I'll need to think about it before I can give you an answer.
Can you think about it and let me know your decision by tomorrow?

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Mr Hathaway, we'll have to think about it.
Yes. Said he wanted to think about it.
Don't think about it, girl.
Give him another month to think about it.
Please, Tinker Bell, just think about it.
Well, think about it, Charlie...
I say I think about it.
But if you think about it, it's the perfect place.
It's very republican, when you think about it.
If you think about it, the world is growing incredibly fast.
No need to think about it.
Cheese is an amazing product when you think about it.
Actually this is kind of really important now that I think about it.
And I just started to think about it.
So if you think about it, these are really dramatically improving.
It's really a pretty amazing invention if you think about it.
Which is extraordinary, really, when you think about it.
I'll think about it and tell you tomorrow.
I told him I'd think about it.

Alternatives:

consider it
ponder it
reflect on it
contemplate it
mull it over

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