think aloud

idiomPart ofaloud

think aloud — idiom

1. to speak the thoughts in your mind as you have them, often to work through an id

1.idiom
Definition

to speak the thoughts in your mind as you have them, often to work through an idea rather than to talk to someone in particular.

Example

Sorry, I'm just thinking aloud — I haven't decided where to spend the holiday yet.

The detective walked around the room, thinking aloud about who could have moved the chair.