“Food for thought”

Definition

Something worth thinking about.

Examples

Examples

“His question gave me food for thought.”

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What does "Food for thought" mean?
"Food for thought" means something worth thinking about..
How do you use "Food for thought" in a sentence?
Example: "His question gave me food for thought."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Food for thought"?
Пища для размышлений. / Մտածելու արժանի բան։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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