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talk it out
discuss feelings until a problem feels manageable
To talk something out means to discuss a problem until it feels easier to manage.
This vs that
They talked it out after the argument.
She opened up about her anxiety.
Hear it in real life
Are you still upset with Maya?
A bit, but we'll talk it out tonight.
We were both angry, but we decided to talk it out before going to bed.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Talk it out' sounds warm and natural in everyday conversations about conflict.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: We need talk out this problem.
Say: We need to talk this problem out.
With a pronoun, put it before 'out'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
talk it out
We were both angry, but we decided to talk it out.
If something is bothering you, talk it out with someone you trust.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about mental health.
feel overwhelmed by ___
I felt overwhelmed by everything I had to do.
have a lot on your mind
You seem quiet; have you got a lot on your mind?
Mental health words
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Your turn: say it out loud
We decided to talk it out.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
talk it out
discuss feelings until a problem feels manageable
“We were both angry, but we decided to talk it out before going to bed.”
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