Collocation
That is a great question.
A common response indicating that a question is insightful, important, or requires careful thought; a polite way to acknowledge a good, often challenging, inquiry.
Definition
'That is a great question.' is a common English collocation. A common response indicating that a question is insightful, important, or requires careful thought; a polite way to acknowledge a good, often challenging, inquiry.
That + be + a + adjective + question
“That is a great question.”
Examples
- When the journalist asked about the company's future strategy, the CEO paused and said, "That is a great question."
- She pondered for a moment before responding, "That is a great question, one I hadn't considered thoroughly."
- The student's inquiry into the historical context was so insightful that the professor replied, "That is a great question."
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- He acknowledged the depth of her thinking with a nod, saying, "That is a great question, indeed."
- Facing the unexpected query, the politician simply stated, "That is a great question, and I'll need some time to prepare a detailed answer."
- After a brief reflection, she declared, "That is a great question, and it touches upon the core of our discussion."
- The panelist agreed with the audience member, "That is a great question, and it gets right to the heart of the matter."
- He considered the implications carefully before admitting, "That is a great question that requires a lot of thought."
- Her follow-up question was particularly incisive: "That is a great question, and I wish I had a ready answer for you."
- When asked how he managed such a complex project, he just smiled and said, "That is a great question."
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