Thinking and support

Lesson 5

Through thick and thin

Title: Through thick and thin

Meaning: under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult

Example

My best friend has supported me through thick and thin

Food for thought

Title: Food for thought

Meaning: an idea or subject to think about.

Example

The manager's meeting today has given me a lot of food for thought about whether I want to continue working for this company

Mull over

Title: Mull over

Meaning: to take a long time to make a decision

Example

I will need to mull things over before I decide whether or not to start my own business. It is a big decision

Miles away

Title: Miles away

Meaning: unaware of the current situation

Example

Just by reading her facial expressions, I can easily tell you that she is miles away

Great minds think alike

Title: Great minds think alike

Meaning: thoughts of very intelligent people are similar to each other

Example

The two of us had the same idea at the same time. Well, great minds think alike!

Think outside the box

Title: Think outside the box

Meaning: think differently

Example

The team always thinks outside the box to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients

Under the auspices

Title: Under the auspices

Meaning: under the protection, sponsorship, or patronage

Example

We restored the home under the auspices of the historical society

Turn against

Title: Turn against

Meaning: to change from supporting something to opposing it

Example

A section of his supporters turned against him when they heard his latest speech on immigration