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The following is my question:

After several suggestions had been debated, a mouse of wide experience got up and said, �I have ______ a plan which will ensure our safety in the future, provided you approve and carry it out. It is that we should fasten a bell around the neck of the cat, which will, by its tinkling , warn us of his approach.�

(A) figured out (B) come into (C) occurred (D) thought up

The answer is (D), but how about (A)? Is there any difference between these two phrasal verbs in this sentence?

Thanks for your help.

[pugachevV]

You don't need anything added. I have a plan is perfectly acceptable English.
you can think of; think up; figure out; or even come into a plan.