good question

idiom
UK: /ɡʊd ˈkwes.tʃən/
US: /ɡʊd ˈkwes.tʃən/

  1. A question that is intelligent, insightful, or relevant.

    1. That's a good question I have no idea of the answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student asked a good question about the historical context, prompting a detailed discussion. [ ] [ ]

  2. A polite way to avoid answering a question directly, implying it is too complex or sensitive to answer easily.

    1. “Where did you get the money?” “Good question, but I can't reveal my sources.” [ ] [ ]
    2. When asked about the company's future strategy, the CEO responded, 'That's a good question,' before changing the subject. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "good question" in English means: A question that is intelligent, insightful, or relevant., A polite way to avoid answering a question directly, implying it is too complex or sensitive to answer easily..

The phonetic transcription of "good question" is /ɡʊd ˈkwes.tʃən/ in British English and /ɡʊd ˈkwes.tʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "good question": "That's a good question I have no idea of the answer.". More examples on the page.