turn (something) over in one's mind
idiom
: to think about (something) in order to understand it or make a decision
She kept turning the problem over in her mind, trying to find a solution.
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“Turn (something) over in one's mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20%28something%29%20over%20in%20one%27s%20mind. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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