(I'm) (just) thinking out loud.

(I'm) (just) thinking out loud.
(I'm) (just) thinking out loud.
Fig. I'm saying things that might better remain as private thoughts. (A way of characterizing or introducing one's opinions or thoughts. Also past tense.) •

Sue: What are you saying, anyway? Sounds like you're scolding someone. Bob: Oh, sorry. I was just thinking out loud.

Bob: Now, this goes over here. Bill: You want me to move that? Bob: Oh, no. Just thinking out loud.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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