thread of thought
A train of thought; a thought process.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I lost my thread of thought during the presentation.”
“The loud noise in the hallway caused me to lose my thread of thought while I was writing.”
“She paused for a moment to regain her thread of thought before explaining the complex theory to the audience.”
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collect one's thoughts
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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food for thought
Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.
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hang by a thread
To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.
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have second thoughts
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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hold that thought
To pause in a conversation for an interruption.
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not leave one's thoughts
To remain in one's mind for a long duration.
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park that thought
Alternative form of hold that thought.
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penny for your thoughts
Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
Last updated August 10, 2026