good question!
good question
A phrase used when one does not know the answer to a question. Good question! I'll ask Marie to clarify that. Hmm, that's a good question—let me check my sources. A: "Do you know why the trashmen didn't come today?" B: "That's a good question. Let me ask my husband, maybe he knows."
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ˌgood ˈquestion!
(spoken) used to show that you do not know the answer to an important question: ‘How much is all this going to cost?’ ‘Good question!’Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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Good question! land has intrinsic value," I answered.
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Good question! Editors love discussing fine distinctions.
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