good question
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—used to say that one doesn't know the answer to a question
"How can we reduce expenses without cutting important programs?" "(That's a) good question."
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Tito, Elk Grove That’s a good question because the Chiefs were run over by a Philadelphia Eagles defense, led by former Bears coordinator Vic Fangio, that didn’t even have to blitz.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Well, that’s a good question, since no one knew about Dieter before they were invited to walk a mile in his shoes.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
But Hall does raise a good question: Are veterans’ minutes sacrificed for the sake of young players?
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
That was a good question four years ago and still is now.
—NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a good question for many, as there are pros and cons to both buying a franchise or starting your own business.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
As far as the rotation at cornerback with Stevenson starting and rotating every two series with Smith, that’s a good question.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yeah, that’s actually such a good question, because Gap Year!
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
That’s a really good question, and the cast did change over a long time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Well, that’s a good question, since no one knew about Dieter before they were invited to walk a mile in his shoes.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
But Hall does raise a good question: Are veterans’ minutes sacrificed for the sake of young players?
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
That was a good question four years ago and still is now.
—NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a good question for many, as there are pros and cons to both buying a franchise or starting your own business.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
As far as the rotation at cornerback with Stevenson starting and rotating every two series with Smith, that’s a good question.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yeah, that’s actually such a good question, because Gap Year!
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
That’s a really good question, and the cast did change over a long time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Good question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20question. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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