Good question!
phrase
Most often used to show recognition that the question asked is worthwhile, meaningful, or hard to answer.
Why is the sky blue? - That's a good question!
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Used when speaker doesn't have an immediate answer and is trying to buy time to think.
What's the capital of Bhutan? - Good question, let me think...
Usage tips
Stalling for time
phrase
Used sarcastically when the question asked is trivial or has an obvious answer.
Why do I need to breathe? - Good question!
Usage tips
Informal, Sarcastic
Colloquial
phrase
Most often used to show recognition that the question asked is worthwhile, meaningful, or hard to answer.
Why is the sky blue? - That's a good question!
phrase
Used when speaker doesn't have an immediate answer and is trying to buy time to think.
What's the capital of Bhutan? - Good question, let me think...
Usage tips
Stalling for time
phrase
Used sarcastically when the question asked is trivial or has an obvious answer.
Why do I need to breathe? - Good question!
Usage tips
Informal, Sarcastic
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Reinforcement
Encourage the person who asked by acknowledging their curiosity or the difficulty of the question.
That's a good question, you've really done your homework on the topic!
Pro Tip 2/3Prompt Deeper Discussion
Use it to stimulate more thought and conversation on complex subjects.
Good question! That opens up a broader debate about ethics.
Pro Tip 3/3Acknowledge Rarity
Shows appreciation for a unique or rarely considered question.
Wow, that's a good question. I've never really thought about it before.
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