Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

give-someone-pause-for-thought

idiom

gɪv ˈsʌmwʌn pɔːz fɔː θɔt

Definition

To provide someone with a reason to think carefully or consider something seriously before making a decision.

Examples

His unexpected comment really gave me pause for thought about my plans.
The documentary about climate change gave her pause for thought, leading her to change her lifestyle.
When he raised his concerns during the meeting, it gave everyone pause for thought.

Meaning

When you give someone pause for thought, it means you have presented information or an idea that causes them to reconsider their initial thoughts or reactions.