pause for thought

Frequency: 6.55.4 per million words

something that should make you stop and think carefully

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.