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Food For Thought

Food For Thought
How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used today, often in formal or written contexts, such as in articles, speeches, or discussions, to encourage people to think deeply about an idea or issue.
Literal Meaning: Something that provides nourishment for the mind, rather than the body.
Actual Idiomatic Meaning: Something that provides mental stimulation or something to think about, often a topic or idea that is interesting and worth considering.
The documentary provided a lot of food for thought, and I'm still thinking about it days later.
The professor's lecture was food for thought, and it really made me question my assumptions.

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