(idiomatic) Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.

Alternative form of collect one's thoughts

(idiomatic) 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.

A commonly used phrase or piece of folk wisdom used to quell cognitive dissonance.

Not considered carefully enough.

plural of thought-terminating cliché

well planned

simple past tense and past participle of think out loud

Alternative form of have another think coming

A rhetorical question used to express incredulity or surprise: who would have guessed it?; who would have thought that would happen?