food for thought
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In North American English, this idiom typically means:
DEFINITION
to give someone something interesting to think about
EXAMPLES
“That’s fascinating! I have never thought about that before.”
“Oh, really? Well, there you go: some food for thought.”
“Ha! Ha! Thanks. I’ll definitely be thinking about it again later, that’s for sure.”
“Did you know that the cucumber is scientifically considered a fruit even though in most English-speaking countries it is culturally consumed as a vegetable?”
“Wait, what?! Fruits and vegetables are consumed differently?”
“Yeah, apparently.”
“Wow…! Ain’t that some food for thought.”
What have you heard recently that was food for thought? Let me know in the comments below by practicing using this idiom.