chew over
1. To discuss something at length. A noun or pronoun can be used between "chew" and "over." I've chewed the job offer over with many people, but I still haven't decided what to do. I'm too tired to chew over into the details right now, but I'll give you the full story tomorrow. I can't believe he didn't chew the whole thing over with me before he made that decision. I mean, I'm only his wife!
2. To contemplate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "chew" and "over." I've been chewing over this job offer for days, but I still haven't decided what to do. Sometimes you just need to stop chewing over all the possible options and start taking action. No, I don't have an answer for you yet. Moving would be a huge change—I need time to chew it over!
3. To scold or address one harshly or angrily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "chew" and "over." The boss is totally going to chew us over if he hears that we lost that big client. Ooh, Mom is gonna chew you over when she finds out you're failing math. You dented my brand-new car while you were out joyriding with your friends? Oh, I'm chewing you over when you get home, mister!
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