pause for thought
Frequency: 6.55.4 per million words
something that should make you stop and think carefully
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Examples (10)
- The manager's statement gave everyone pause for thought regarding the company's future.
- His unconventional proposal caused a pause for thought among the committee members.
- The unexpected test results provided a significant pause for thought to the research team.
- This ethical dilemma should give us all pause for thought before making a decision.
- The documentary offered a powerful pause for thought on environmental issues.
- Her sudden resignation created a pause for thought within the department.
- Reading about the economic crisis gives many people pause for thought about their savings.
- The complexity of the problem required a long pause for thought from the engineers.
- The shocking news of the accident brought a pause for thought to the entire community.
- Before acting impulsively, it's always good to have a pause for thought.