Meaning: A sequence of ideas or a line of reasoning that someone is following in their mind.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “I was explaining the solution, but your interruption completely derailed my train of thought.”
- “Her book follows an interesting train of thought about the impact of technology on education.”
- “He paused for a moment to gather his train of thought before continuing the presentation.”
Origin:
The phrase originates from the 19th century, during the rise of railways. The idea compares a series of connected ideas in one’s mind to the connected cars of a train moving along a track. Just as a train follows a set path, a “train of thought” follows a logical or thematic progression.
