Think Straight

To think clearly.
To think without confusion or interruption.
To assemble one's thought in the order they had intended to.

"I just can't seem to think straight with those buzzing fluorescent lights around."

by KarmaLog August 2, 2018

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group think

A subtle influence on a highly self-regarding and insular discussion group that deludes them into agreeing to dubious assumptions and plans on the basis that everyone else seemed to think it was a good idea... or at least no one wanted to be the one to speak up in dissent.

It mentally shortcuts past the process of examining risks and alternatives, assuming that of course the others have taken them into due consideration.

The Bay of Pigs invasion is often cited as a disasterous example of group think; how could the "best and the brightest" engineered such a fiasco?

by Amber at WM July 23, 2008

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think fast

way of saying: 'to aknowledge something coming at you, both literally and metaphorically, in a quick way because life is short and you gotta think fast!'

Marco: "Do you have a light?"
Polo: "Think fast!" (throwing the lighter at Marco)

by Leoxsdgwerf March 26, 2008

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Free Thinker

A philosophical viewpoint that opinions or beliefs of reality should be based on science, logic and reason. Ideas should not be derived from religion, authority, governments or dogmas.

A free thinker should not reject nor accept any proposed truths of organized religion, established norms, media, etc. They should determine if the belief is valid based on their own knowledge, intuition, research and reason. Just because other people believe in it, doesn't mean it's right! Use your own judgment and think critically!

by Autumn's Modesty September 19, 2009

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