What does "Mull over" mean?

think about carefully

Synonym: pondering Opposite: ignoring

"Mull over" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Just an idea, mull it over.

— Emily in Paris S3E4

Just take your egg... and mull things over in the hot water.

— Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Through the course of all day I'm gonna mull it over.

— Parks and Recreation S2E12

The point is, to get through a real heartbreak, you kind of just have to sit with your feelings and mull it over and power through.

— The Good Place S2E7

I'm going to brush the liver out of my teeth and mull this over.

— Young Sheldon S6E21

SHE'S STILL MULLING OVER THE SCREEN TESTS NOW. WE'LL FIND OUT TOMORROW.

— Gilmore Girls S2E9

Why? You have concerns about the Mets bullpen you need to mull over?

— Gossip Girl S4E20

I've been mulling over your Sacramento decision.

— Modern Family S5E1

"Mull over" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 10 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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