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Snappy Posted 4 years ago
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(that’s a) good question!

According to the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English,

(that’s a) good question! means:
spoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question


Then, if somebody asks a question that has a good point and the answer to the question will be a good reference to everyone, how should I say?

  

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Snappy spoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question That's not quite right. Sometimes we say it when we are the expert and relish the opportunity to elaborate further. Other times, it is an admission of lack of knowledge.

  • Snappy spoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question That's not quite right.
  • Sometimes we say it when we are the expert and relish the opportunity to elaborate further.
  • Other times, it is an admission of lack of knowledge.
  • Case 1: A: What happens when the CO2 level in the atmosphere goes past 500 ppm?
  • B: (that’s a) good question!
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Snappyspoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question

That's not quite right.

Sometimes we say it when we are the expert and relish the opportunity to elaborate further.

Other times, it is an admission of lack of knowledge.


Case 1:

A: What happens when the CO2 level in the atmosphere goes past 500 ppm?

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