Hmm, let me think about that for a ​ (a)   ...

• moment
• minute
• year

Well, that's an interesting ​ (a)   ...

• question
• statement
• paragraph
• answer

Ohh, let me consider all the angles before I ​ (a)   ...

• respond
• hesitate
• delay

You know that's a ​ (a)   one ...

• tough
• easy
• simple

I need a moment to ​ (a)   that over...

• mull
• ponder
• contemplate

“Hmm, where do I start? Let me organize my ​ (a)   .”

• thoughts
• feelings
• memories

“That’s a good question. I want to ​ (a)   I give you the best answer.”

• make sure
• make certain
• ensure

“Let me just ​ (a)   my understanding before I reply.”

• double-check
• triple-check
• reconsider

“I’m not entirely sure, let me ​ (a)   on it for a second.”

• ponder
• wonder
• consider
• câu cá

“Interesting point. Let me take a ​ (a)   to formulate my response.”

• brief pause
• extended break
• lengthy delay
• 一杯奶茶