   Think On ItIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "think on it" means to reflect, consider, or mull over something before deciding. While once common nationwide, today it survives most strongly in Appalachia and the South. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #DialectandGrammar #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  You'll hear 'think on it' or 'think on that' plenty these days around here. Hillbilly Dude Says... You'll hear 'think on it' or 'think on that' plenty these days around here. Pronunciation[THINK on it] Meaning & Usage- To consider carefully before deciding (verb phrase)
Mae:
They offered me a position in town.
Earl:
That’s good news. Think on it before you say yes.- To reflect on a matter at hand (verb phrase)
Preacher:
Now y’all think on it this week - what it means to love your neighbor.variations: think on that, mull over, consider, ponder, reflect on, deliberate, sleep on it ★ This phrase is a gentler, more patient way of saying "think about it." It carries a slower, reflective quality that fits Appalachian and Southern storytelling styles. ★ Origin and EtymologyRooted in Early Modern English, "think on" was once a standard way to say "consider." Though it faded from most American English, it remains alive in Appalachian and Southern speech. Usage NotesToday, most of the U.S. says "think about it." But in Appalachia and the South, "think on it" still thrives, especially in rural areas, pulpits, and family conversations. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "thank on it." Often quick and natural, with "on" nearly blending into "it." | ...
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