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That is a great question.

demonstrative + verb + article + adjective + noun A2 demonstrative + verb + article + adjective + noun

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 is a great question.: A common response indicating that a question is insightful, important, or requires careful though…

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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