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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Chad, Austin Hey Chad, thanks for writing and good question. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 This is a good question, and one that depends on a couple of moving parts. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Yeah, that’s a really good question. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 Well, that’s really a good question. David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good question

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“Good question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20question. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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