Chew on that for a while! [exp]

Meaning:

• to ask someone to think about the thing that you just talked about for a second.

Examples:

1. If you yell at me again, I won’t talk to you anymore! Chew on that for a while!
2. The professor ended the lecture with a challenging question and said, “Chew on that for a while before we discuss it next week.”
3. After explaining the complex proposal, she smiled and added, “Chew on that for a while and let me know your thoughts tomorrow.”
4. “This isn’t an easy decision,” he said. “Chew on that for a while before making your choice.”