English Expression · Intermediate
chew on
To consider, to ponder
Pronunciation: say chew on
Meaning
To consider, to ponder.
Example
Once you chew on it that way, you start thinking, jeez, maybe QAnon was almost inevitable.
Once you chew on it that way, you start thinking, jeez, maybe QAnon was almost inevitable.
Practice tips
- Practice chew on out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.