food for thought

뜻

an idea that is worth considering seriously

진지하게 생각해 볼 만한 것.

예문

1. 1The documentary about plastic in the sea gave me plenty of food for thought.
2. 2Thanks for the feedback on my essay — it's real food for thought.
3. 3The survey on how teenagers sleep was food for thought for many parents.
4. 4Did the careers talk give you food for thought, or was it just boring?
5. 5Your comment about how we spend our weekends has given me food for thought.

문법

셀 수 없는 명사로 쓰므로 food 앞에 a를 붙이지 않는다. give someone, plenty of, real 뒤에 자주 쓴다.