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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That’s a good question on many levels, especially since Walters (played by Charlie McCullagh) persuaded his wife, Carol (Evelyn Hoskins, in a dominant performance), and his best pal, Ron (Akron Watson), to fund and back his quixotic quest, despite its obvious risks to life and limb. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025 Is Estime the third guy on the depth chart? — Mark, Arvada Hey Mark, yeah, good question. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025 This was a good question, although not one that could be answered in the minute-long break between rounds, and possibly not one that could be answered at all. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 May 2025 Now, in terms of going forward in the church, that's a good question. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 That's a good question. SU: That is a good question. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 Asking a good question often sounds more impressive than giving a half-informed answer. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 What was a bigger rush; winning as a player or as a coach? MT: Such a good question. Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025 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. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

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