Collocation
Let me think.
Used to indicate that one needs a moment to consider or ponder something before giving an answer or making a decision.
Definition
'Let me think.' is a common English collocation. Used to indicate that one needs a moment to consider or ponder something before giving an answer or making a decision.
Let + object pronoun + think
“That's an interesting question, let me think for a moment before I reply.”
Examples
- That's a tough one, let me think about it for a bit.
- Before I give you a definite answer, let me think carefully.
- I'm not sure which dessert to choose, let me think for a second.
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- The puzzle is quite intricate; just let me think.
- Hold on a moment, let me think before I respond to that complex query.
- When faced with a difficult choice, she always says, 'Let me think.'
- He asked for five minutes alone, saying, 'Just let me think, and I'll find a solution.'
- Don't rush me, please let me think.
- After hearing the unexpected news, he paused, "Hmm, let me think."
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