883 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Mull Over

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb. Every Friday, I’ll be here with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Last week we looked at toy with, which means to consider something not so seriously. Today’s phrasal verb is the opposite of that:  mull over. When you mull something over, it means you think about it carefully before making a decision. You’re not rushing. You’re taking your time to consider the options. 

• Like, my buddy David got a job offer in another city. He said he needs to mull it over before he gives them his  answer. 
• Last week, Emily was thinking about buying a new car, but she told me she wanted to mull it over for a few days first.  
• And me? I’ve been mulling over the idea of starting a new project for my students — but I want to be sure it’s the right time. 

By the way, notice the pronunciation: mull over...muh-lover. We link the L at the end of mull with over: muh-lover. 

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