give someone something to think about: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Englishneutralliteral
  • To provide a person with information, facts, or material that requires consideration or reflection.

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  • The documentary really gave me something to think about regarding climate change.

    El documental realmente me dio material para reflexionar sobre el cambio climático.

  • Her insightful comments always give the committee something to think about before making decisions.

    Sus comentarios perspicaces siempre le dan al comité material para reflexionar antes de tomar decisiones.

  • After hearing the expert’s presentation, we were all given plenty to think about concerning economic policy.

    Después de escuchar la presentación del experto, todos tuvimos mucho en qué pensar sobre la política económica.

  • This new data will give the researchers something to think about as they plan their next study.

    Estos nuevos datos darán a los investigadores material para reflexionar mientras planifican su próximo estudio.

• 2.

  British EnglishAmerican Englishidiomaticneutral
  • To present a challenge, problem, or provocative point that prompts someone to reconsider, reassess, or take action.

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  • The unexpected results of the experiment gave the team something to think about before proceeding.

    Los resultados inesperados del experimento les dieron al equipo un motivo para reconsiderar antes de continuar.

  • If you want to challenge their assumptions, this report will definitely give them something to think about.

    Si quieres desafiar sus suposiciones, este informe definitivamente les hará reflexionar.

  • The new regulations gave businesses something to think about regarding their future investments.

    Las nuevas regulaciones dieron a las empresas motivos para reconsiderar sus futuras inversiones.