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talk sth over

phrasal verb with talk
 
/tɔːk/
 
US  /tɑːk/ verb [I]

Definition

B2 to discuss a problem or situation with someone, often to find out their opinion or to get advice before making a decision about it: I'd like to talk it over with my wife first.Debate and discussionExpressing and asking opinionsRemarks and remarkingControlling emotions
(Definition of talk sth over from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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