food for thought
something that makes you think carefully

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food for thought
something worth thinking about seriously.
Thanks for your suggestion — it gave us lots of food for thought.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

food for thought
something to think about; something worth thinking about
The advice from the bank manager was food for thought when I made my financial plan.

I do not agree with his proposal but at least it is food for thought.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

food for thought
n. phr. Something to think about or worth thinking about; something that makes you think.
The teacher told John that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John food for thought.
There is much food for thought in this book.

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