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think tank

idiom

A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.


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  1. 01

    come to think of it

    By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.

  2. 02

    empty the tank

    To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.

  3. 03

    give someone something to think about

    To threaten or provide a challenge to.

  4. 04

    have another think coming

    To be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has determined; to need to reconsider one's plans or expectations.

  5. 05

    lie back and think of England

    Synonym of close one's eyes and think of England: to accept unwanted sex due to social pressures.

  6. 06

    shut one's eyes and think of England

    Alternative form of close one's eyes and think of England: to accept unwanted sex due to social pressures.

  7. 07

    think aloud

    To utter one's thoughts.

  8. 08

    think back

    To think about a time or experience; to recall.

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